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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,904.64, 615,307.68 and 264,585.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,904.64, 615,307.68 and 264,585.36 is: 365,103.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,904.64 : 615,307.68 = 264,585.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,904.64/615,307.68 = 264,585.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,904.64x = 615,307.68 × 264,585.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,904.64x = 162,801,404,023.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,801,404,023.57/445,904.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,103.63

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