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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,627.99, 630,323.24 and 408,798.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,627.99, 630,323.24 and 408,798.21 is: 564,299.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,627.99 : 630,323.24 = 408,798.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,627.99/630,323.24 = 408,798.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,627.99x = 630,323.24 × 408,798.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,627.99x = 257,675,012,233.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,675,012,233.40/456,627.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,299.64

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