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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,866.84, 631,838.64 and 253,926.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,866.84, 631,838.64 and 253,926.12 is: 350,408.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,866.84 : 631,838.64 = 253,926.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,866.84/631,838.64 = 253,926.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,866.84x = 631,838.64 × 253,926.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,866.84x = 160,440,334,321.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,440,334,321.28/457,866.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,408.29

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