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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,676.62, 630,191.25 and 252,723.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,676.62, 630,191.25 and 252,723.78 is: 348,746.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,676.62 : 630,191.25 = 252,723.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,676.62/630,191.25 = 252,723.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,676.62x = 630,191.25 × 252,723.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,676.62x = 159,264,314,822.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,264,314,822.93/456,676.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,746.37

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