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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,166.54, 629,484.51 and 252,205.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,166.54, 629,484.51 and 252,205.57 is: 348,029.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,166.54 : 629,484.51 = 252,205.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,166.54/629,484.51 = 252,205.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,166.54x = 629,484.51 × 252,205.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,166.54x = 158,759,499,650.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,759,499,650.72/456,166.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,029.69

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