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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,951.53, 630,612.83 and 253,002.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,951.53, 630,612.83 and 253,002.47 is: 349,154.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,951.53 : 630,612.83 = 253,002.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,951.53/630,612.83 = 253,002.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,951.53x = 630,612.83 × 253,002.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,951.53x = 159,546,601,083.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,546,601,083.13/456,951.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,154.32

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