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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,126.93, 629,555.09 and 265,250.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,126.93, 629,555.09 and 265,250.43 is: 366,103.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,126.93 : 629,555.09 = 265,250.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,126.93/629,555.09 = 265,250.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,126.93x = 629,555.09 × 265,250.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,126.93x = 166,989,757,004.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,989,757,004.94/456,126.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,103.70

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