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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,120.36, 943,674.78 and 255,054.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,120.36, 943,674.78 and 255,054.44 is: 382,579.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,120.36 : 943,674.78 = 255,054.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,120.36/943,674.78 = 255,054.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,120.36x = 943,674.78 × 255,054.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,120.36x = 240,688,442,555.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,688,442,555.02/629,120.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,579.32

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