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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,451.38, 944,570.46 and 255,474.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,451.38, 944,570.46 and 255,474.38 is: 383,371.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,451.38 : 944,570.46 = 255,474.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,451.38/944,570.46 = 255,474.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,451.38x = 944,570.46 × 255,474.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,451.38x = 241,313,552,634.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,313,552,634.82/629,451.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,371.23

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