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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,567.19, 631,480.55 and 253,682.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,567.19, 631,480.55 and 253,682.07 is: 350,102.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,567.19 : 631,480.55 = 253,682.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,567.19/631,480.55 = 253,682.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,567.19x = 631,480.55 × 253,682.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,567.19x = 160,195,289,452.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,195,289,452.28/457,567.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,102.22

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