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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,063.04, 629,367.84 and 254,859.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,063.04, 629,367.84 and 254,859.04 is: 351,705.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,063.04 : 629,367.84 = 254,859.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,063.04/629,367.84 = 254,859.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,063.04x = 629,367.84 × 254,859.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,063.04x = 160,400,083,509.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,400,083,509.27/456,063.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,705.95

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