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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,367.68, 948,551.52 and 253,460.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632,367.68, 948,551.52 and 253,460.16 is: 380,190.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,367.68 : 948,551.52 = 253,460.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,367.68/948,551.52 = 253,460.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,367.68x = 948,551.52 × 253,460.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,367.68x = 240,420,020,027.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,420,020,027.44/632,367.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,190.24

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