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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,643.18, 630,420.96 and 275,401.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,643.18, 630,420.96 and 275,401.21 is: 380,206.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,643.18 : 630,420.96 = 275,401.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,643.18/630,420.96 = 275,401.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,643.18x = 630,420.96 × 275,401.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,643.18x = 173,618,695,193.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,618,695,193.36/456,643.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,206.48

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