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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,422.80, 938,134.20 and 251,253.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,422.80, 938,134.20 and 251,253.20 is: 376,879.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,422.80 : 938,134.20 = 251,253.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,422.80/938,134.20 = 251,253.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,422.80x = 938,134.20 × 251,253.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,422.80x = 235,709,219,779.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,709,219,779.44/625,422.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,879.80

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