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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,065.04, 629,370.60 and 254,861.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,065.04, 629,370.60 and 254,861.04 is: 351,708.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,065.04 : 629,370.60 = 254,861.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,065.04/629,370.60 = 254,861.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,065.04x = 629,370.60 × 254,861.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,065.04x = 160,402,045,661.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,402,045,661.42/456,065.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,708.71

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