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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,933.84, 630,568.62 and 255,729.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,933.84, 630,568.62 and 255,729.84 is: 352,907.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,933.84 : 630,568.62 = 255,729.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,933.84/630,568.62 = 255,729.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,933.84x = 630,568.62 × 255,729.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,933.84x = 161,255,212,301.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,255,212,301.62/456,933.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,907.13

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