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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,047.56, 615,265.68 and 264,631.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,047.56, 615,265.68 and 264,631.08 is: 365,024.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,047.56 : 615,265.68 = 264,631.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,047.56/615,265.68 = 264,631.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,047.56x = 615,265.68 × 264,631.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,047.56x = 162,818,421,385.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,818,421,385.33/446,047.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,024.80

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