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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,625.96, 628,761.31 and 251,690.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,625.96, 628,761.31 and 251,690.91 is: 347,332.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,625.96 : 628,761.31 = 251,690.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,625.96/628,761.31 = 251,690.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,625.96x = 628,761.31 × 251,690.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,625.96x = 158,253,506,286.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,253,506,286.69/455,625.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,332.07

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