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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,753.25, 630,320.72 and 252,818.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,753.25, 630,320.72 and 252,818.22 is: 348,889.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,753.25 : 630,320.72 = 252,818.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,753.25/630,320.72 = 252,818.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,753.25x = 630,320.72 × 252,818.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,753.25x = 159,356,562,459.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,356,562,459.52/456,753.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,889.83

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