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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,650.79, 630,431.49 and 275,408.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,650.79, 630,431.49 and 275,408.84 is: 380,217.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,650.79 : 630,431.49 = 275,408.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,650.79/630,431.49 = 275,408.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,650.79x = 630,431.49 × 275,408.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,650.79x = 173,626,402,208.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,626,402,208.21/456,650.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,217.02

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