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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,602.52, 630,164.72 and 265,623.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,602.52, 630,164.72 and 265,623.96 is: 366,592.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,602.52 : 630,164.72 = 265,623.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,602.52/630,164.72 = 265,623.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,602.52x = 630,164.72 × 265,623.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,602.52x = 167,386,848,378.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,386,848,378.69/456,602.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,592.04

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