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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,746.04, 630,256.95 and 263,181.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,746.04, 630,256.95 and 263,181.96 is: 363,160.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,746.04 : 630,256.95 = 263,181.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,746.04/630,256.95 = 263,181.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,746.04x = 630,256.95 × 263,181.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,746.04x = 165,872,259,404.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,872,259,404.62/456,746.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,160.80

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