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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,585.62, 630,034.16 and 252,609.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,585.62, 630,034.16 and 252,609.59 is: 348,571.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,585.62 : 630,034.16 = 252,609.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,585.62/630,034.16 = 252,609.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,585.62x = 630,034.16 × 252,609.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,585.62x = 159,152,671,155.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,152,671,155.63/456,585.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,571.37

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