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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,264.54, 629,619.93 and 252,303.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,264.54, 629,619.93 and 252,303.66 is: 348,165.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,264.54 : 629,619.93 = 252,303.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,264.54/629,619.93 = 252,303.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,264.54x = 629,619.93 × 252,303.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,264.54x = 158,855,412,747.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,855,412,747.94/456,264.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,165.15

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