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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,927.34, 630,559.65 and 255,723.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,927.34, 630,559.65 and 255,723.34 is: 352,898.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,927.34 : 630,559.65 = 255,723.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,927.34/630,559.65 = 255,723.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,927.34x = 630,559.65 × 255,723.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,927.34x = 161,248,819,767.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,248,819,767.23/456,927.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,898.16

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