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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,902.99, 615,344.28 and 264,764.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,902.99, 615,344.28 and 264,764.03 is: 365,373.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,902.99 : 615,344.28 = 264,764.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,902.99/615,344.28 = 264,764.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,902.99x = 615,344.28 × 264,764.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,902.99x = 162,921,033,000.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,921,033,000.61/445,902.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,373.27

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