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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,761.32, 631,775.99 and 253,857.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,761.32, 631,775.99 and 253,857.59 is: 350,359.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,761.32 : 631,775.99 = 253,857.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,761.32/631,775.99 = 253,857.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,761.32x = 631,775.99 × 253,857.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,761.32x = 160,381,130,241.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,381,130,241.26/457,761.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,359.73

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