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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,937.13, 630,552.66 and 252,973.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,937.13, 630,552.66 and 252,973.73 is: 349,092.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,937.13 : 630,552.66 = 252,973.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,937.13/630,552.66 = 252,973.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,937.13x = 630,552.66 × 252,973.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,937.13x = 159,513,258,361.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,513,258,361.62/456,937.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,092.35

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