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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,275.21, 615,773.13 and 265,043.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,275.21, 615,773.13 and 265,043.99 is: 365,709.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,275.21 : 615,773.13 = 265,043.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,275.21/615,773.13 = 265,043.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,275.21x = 615,773.13 × 265,043.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,275.21x = 163,206,967,309.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,206,967,309.99/446,275.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,709.24

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