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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,176.22, 633,659.04 and 255,221.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,176.22, 633,659.04 and 255,221.91 is: 352,203.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,176.22 : 633,659.04 = 255,221.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,176.22/633,659.04 = 255,221.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,176.22x = 633,659.04 × 255,221.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,176.22x = 161,723,670,477.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,723,670,477.57/459,176.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,203.93

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