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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,929.34, 630,562.41 and 255,725.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,929.34, 630,562.41 and 255,725.34 is: 352,900.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,929.34 : 630,562.41 = 255,725.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,929.34/630,562.41 = 255,725.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,929.34x = 630,562.41 × 255,725.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,929.34x = 161,250,786,688.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,250,786,688.47/456,929.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,900.92

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