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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,105.61, 460,619.71 and 265,422.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,105.61, 460,619.71 and 265,422.96 is: 365,929.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,105.61 : 460,619.71 = 265,422.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,105.61/460,619.71 = 265,422.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,105.61x = 460,619.71 × 265,422.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,105.61x = 122,259,045,223.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,259,045,223.00/334,105.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,929.35

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