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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,875.48, 630,546.90 and 275,685.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,875.48, 630,546.90 and 275,685.20 is: 380,481.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,875.48 : 630,546.90 = 275,685.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,875.48/630,546.90 = 275,685.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,875.48x = 630,546.90 × 275,685.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,875.48x = 173,832,448,235.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,832,448,235.88/456,875.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,481.02

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