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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,772.50, 630,347.45 and 252,837.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,772.50, 630,347.45 and 252,837.59 is: 348,916.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,772.50 : 630,347.45 = 252,837.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,772.50/630,347.45 = 252,837.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,772.50x = 630,347.45 × 252,837.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,772.50x = 159,375,525,704.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,375,525,704.72/456,772.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,916.64

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