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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,616.97, 630,132.18 and 252,676.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,616.97, 630,132.18 and 252,676.48 is: 348,693.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,616.97 : 630,132.18 = 252,676.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,616.97/630,132.18 = 252,676.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,616.97x = 630,132.18 × 252,676.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,616.97x = 159,219,579,601.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,219,579,601.80/456,616.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,693.96

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