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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,152.92, 952,004.58 and 255,830.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,152.92, 952,004.58 and 255,830.73 is: 383,454.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,152.92 : 952,004.58 = 255,830.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,152.92/952,004.58 = 255,830.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,152.92x = 952,004.58 × 255,830.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,152.92x = 243,552,026,664.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,552,026,664.74/635,152.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,454.16

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