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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,591.92, 630,196.16 and 265,630.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,591.92, 630,196.16 and 265,630.37 is: 366,627.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,591.92 : 630,196.16 = 265,630.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,591.92/630,196.16 = 265,630.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,591.92x = 630,196.16 × 265,630.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,591.92x = 167,399,234,674.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,399,234,674.25/456,591.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,627.68

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