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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,153.36, 952,005.29 and 255,831.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,153.36, 952,005.29 and 255,831.31 is: 383,455.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,153.36 : 952,005.29 = 255,831.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,153.36/952,005.29 = 255,831.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,153.36x = 952,005.29 × 255,831.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,153.36x = 243,552,755,707.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,552,755,707.60/635,153.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,455.04

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