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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,150.15, 629,461.80 and 252,189.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,150.15, 629,461.80 and 252,189.16 is: 348,006.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,150.15 : 629,461.80 = 252,189.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,150.15/629,461.80 = 252,189.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,150.15x = 629,461.80 × 252,189.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,150.15x = 158,743,442,594.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,743,442,594.09/456,150.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,006.99

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