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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,979.23, 630,608.91 and 253,024.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,979.23, 630,608.91 and 253,024.47 is: 349,161.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,979.23 : 630,608.91 = 253,024.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,979.23/630,608.91 = 253,024.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,979.23x = 630,608.91 × 253,024.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,979.23x = 159,559,485,230.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,559,485,230.03/456,979.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,161.35

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