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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,289.08, 629,683.11 and 252,329.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,289.08, 629,683.11 and 252,329.46 is: 348,216.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,289.08 : 629,683.11 = 252,329.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,289.08/629,683.11 = 252,329.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,289.08x = 629,683.11 × 252,329.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,289.08x = 158,887,599,117.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,887,599,117.42/456,289.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,216.97

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