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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,958.16, 630,180.84 and 313,465.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,958.16, 630,180.84 and 313,465.04 is: 432,292.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,958.16 : 630,180.84 = 313,465.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,958.16/630,180.84 = 313,465.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,958.16x = 630,180.84 × 313,465.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,958.16x = 197,539,662,217.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,539,662,217.83/456,958.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,292.67

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