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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,576.96, 630,064.08 and 252,622.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,576.96, 630,064.08 and 252,622.56 is: 348,612.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,576.96 : 630,064.08 = 252,622.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,576.96/630,064.08 = 252,622.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,576.96x = 630,064.08 × 252,622.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,576.96x = 159,168,400,853.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,168,400,853.65/456,576.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,612.42

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