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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,993.59, 630,657.81 and 263,294.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,993.59, 630,657.81 and 263,294.42 is: 363,350.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,993.59 : 630,657.81 = 263,294.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,993.59/630,657.81 = 263,294.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,993.59x = 630,657.81 × 263,294.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,993.59x = 166,048,679,149.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,048,679,149.13/456,993.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,350.13

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