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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,811.82, 630,344.56 and 263,282.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,811.82, 630,344.56 and 263,282.13 is: 363,297.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,811.82 : 630,344.56 = 263,282.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,811.82/630,344.56 = 263,282.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,811.82x = 630,344.56 × 263,282.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,811.82x = 165,958,457,074.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,958,457,074.30/456,811.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,297.21

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