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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,586.18, 630,034.94 and 252,610.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,586.18, 630,034.94 and 252,610.16 is: 348,572.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,586.18 : 630,034.94 = 252,610.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,586.18/630,034.94 = 252,610.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,586.18x = 630,034.94 × 252,610.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,586.18x = 159,153,224,480.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,153,224,480.34/456,586.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,572.15

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