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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,694.61, 630,239.72 and 252,759.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,694.61, 630,239.72 and 252,759.56 is: 348,808.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,694.61 : 630,239.72 = 252,759.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,694.61/630,239.72 = 252,759.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,694.61x = 630,239.72 × 252,759.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,694.61x = 159,299,109,906.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,299,109,906.73/456,694.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,808.83

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