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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435,349.62, 600,908.04 and 263,268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435,349.62, 600,908.04 and 263,268 is: 363,385.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435,349.62 : 600,908.04 = 263,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435,349.62/600,908.04 = 263,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435,349.62x = 600,908.04 × 263,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435,349.62x = 158,199,857,874.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,199,857,874.72/435,349.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,385.77

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