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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,578.04, 630,096.24 and 252,625.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,578.04, 630,096.24 and 252,625.64 is: 348,633.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,578.04 : 630,096.24 = 252,625.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,578.04/630,096.24 = 252,625.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,578.04x = 630,096.24 × 252,625.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,578.04x = 159,178,465,891.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,178,465,891.59/456,578.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,633.64

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