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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,860.22, 630,487.71 and 255,656.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,860.22, 630,487.71 and 255,656.22 is: 352,817.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,860.22 : 630,487.71 = 255,656.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,860.22/630,487.71 = 255,656.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,860.22x = 630,487.71 × 255,656.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,860.22x = 161,188,104,695.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,188,104,695.06/456,860.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,817.11

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