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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,637.76, 630,286.76 and 265,688.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,637.76, 630,286.76 and 265,688.04 is: 366,723.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,637.76 : 630,286.76 = 265,688.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,637.76/630,286.76 = 265,688.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,637.76x = 630,286.76 × 265,688.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,637.76x = 167,459,653,902.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,459,653,902.35/456,637.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,723.19

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