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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,994.72, 629,259.84 and 254,790.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,994.72, 629,259.84 and 254,790.72 is: 351,604.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,994.72 : 629,259.84 = 254,790.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,994.72/629,259.84 = 254,790.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,994.72x = 629,259.84 × 254,790.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,994.72x = 160,329,567,700.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,329,567,700.69/455,994.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,604.00

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