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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,775.71, 630,330.61 and 252,814.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,775.71, 630,330.61 and 252,814.47 is: 348,872.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,775.71 : 630,330.61 = 252,814.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,775.71/630,330.61 = 252,814.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,775.71x = 630,330.61 × 252,814.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,775.71x = 159,356,696,570.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,356,696,570.18/456,775.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,872.97

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