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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,805.60, 630,371.28 and 252,864.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,805.60, 630,371.28 and 252,864.16 is: 348,941.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,805.60 : 630,371.28 = 252,864.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,805.60/630,371.28 = 252,864.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,805.60x = 630,371.28 × 252,864.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,805.60x = 159,398,304,205.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,398,304,205.33/456,805.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,941.22

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