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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,151.92, 952,003.08 and 255,829.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,151.92, 952,003.08 and 255,829.73 is: 383,452.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,151.92 : 952,003.08 = 255,829.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,151.92/952,003.08 = 255,829.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,151.92x = 952,003.08 × 255,829.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,151.92x = 243,550,686,155.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,550,686,155.55/635,151.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,452.65

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