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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,479.75, 628,562.10 and 254,275.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,479.75, 628,562.10 and 254,275.75 is: 350,900.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,479.75 : 628,562.10 = 254,275.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,479.75/628,562.10 = 254,275.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,479.75x = 628,562.10 × 254,275.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,479.75x = 159,828,099,399.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,828,099,399.08/455,479.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,900.56

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