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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,165.55, 629,483.05 and 252,204.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,165.55, 629,483.05 and 252,204.58 is: 348,028.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,165.55 : 629,483.05 = 252,204.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,165.55/629,483.05 = 252,204.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,165.55x = 629,483.05 × 252,204.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,165.55x = 158,758,508,242.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,758,508,242.37/456,165.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,028.27

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