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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,961.33, 633,364.61 and 255,045.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,961.33, 633,364.61 and 255,045.45 is: 351,961.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,961.33 : 633,364.61 = 255,045.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,961.33/633,364.61 = 255,045.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,961.33x = 633,364.61 × 255,045.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,961.33x = 161,536,760,696.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,536,760,696.30/458,961.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,961.59

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