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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,635.76, 630,284.02 and 265,686.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,635.76, 630,284.02 and 265,686.06 is: 366,720.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,635.76 : 630,284.02 = 265,686.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,635.76/630,284.02 = 265,686.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,635.76x = 630,284.02 × 265,686.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,635.76x = 167,457,677,954.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,457,677,954.76/456,635.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,720.46

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