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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,658.89, 630,173.79 and 252,718.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,658.89, 630,173.79 and 252,718.44 is: 348,742.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,658.89 : 630,173.79 = 252,718.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,658.89/630,173.79 = 252,718.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,658.89x = 630,173.79 × 252,718.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,658.89x = 159,256,537,137.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,256,537,137.69/456,658.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,742.88

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