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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,245.52, 614,463.96 and 264,064.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,245.52, 614,463.96 and 264,064.72 is: 364,424.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,245.52 : 614,463.96 = 264,064.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,245.52/614,463.96 = 264,064.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,245.52x = 614,463.96 × 264,064.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,245.52x = 162,258,253,547.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,258,253,547.49/445,245.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,424.22

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