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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,285.84, 629,675.92 and 255,081.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,285.84, 629,675.92 and 255,081.84 is: 352,013.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,285.84 : 629,675.92 = 255,081.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,285.84/629,675.92 = 255,081.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,285.84x = 629,675.92 × 255,081.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,285.84x = 160,618,892,277.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,618,892,277.29/456,285.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,013.76

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