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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,653.66, 630,166.53 and 252,713.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,653.66, 630,166.53 and 252,713.18 is: 348,735.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,653.66 : 630,166.53 = 252,713.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,653.66/630,166.53 = 252,713.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,653.66x = 630,166.53 × 252,713.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,653.66x = 159,251,384,575.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,251,384,575.03/456,653.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,735.60

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