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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,035.37, 615,248.82 and 264,618.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,035.37, 615,248.82 and 264,618.86 is: 365,007.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,035.37 : 615,248.82 = 264,618.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,035.37/615,248.82 = 264,618.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,035.37x = 615,248.82 × 264,618.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,035.37x = 162,806,438,288.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,806,438,288.50/446,035.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,007.91

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