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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,668.88, 630,190.12 and 252,728.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,668.88, 630,190.12 and 252,728.24 is: 348,757.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,668.88 : 630,190.12 = 252,728.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,668.88/630,190.12 = 252,728.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,668.88x = 630,190.12 × 252,728.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,668.88x = 159,266,839,892.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,266,839,892.99/456,668.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,757.81

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