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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,450.38, 944,568.96 and 255,473.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,450.38, 944,568.96 and 255,473.38 is: 383,369.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,450.38 : 944,568.96 = 255,473.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,450.38/944,568.96 = 255,473.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,450.38x = 944,568.96 × 255,473.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,450.38x = 241,312,224,854.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,312,224,854.29/629,450.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,369.73

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