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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,061.68, 629,369.10 and 252,109.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,061.68, 629,369.10 and 252,109.35 is: 347,913.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,061.68 : 629,369.10 = 252,109.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,061.68/629,369.10 = 252,109.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,061.68x = 629,369.10 × 252,109.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,061.68x = 158,669,834,711.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,669,834,711.09/456,061.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,913.10

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