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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,707.67, 628,874.56 and 251,758.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,707.67, 628,874.56 and 251,758.62 is: 347,425.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,707.67 : 628,874.56 = 251,758.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,707.67/628,874.56 = 251,758.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,707.67x = 628,874.56 × 251,758.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,707.67x = 158,324,590,749.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,324,590,749.31/455,707.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,425.78

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