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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,275.72, 615,773.82 and 265,044.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,275.72, 615,773.82 and 265,044.50 is: 365,709.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,275.72 : 615,773.82 = 265,044.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,275.72/615,773.82 = 265,044.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,275.72x = 615,773.82 × 265,044.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,275.72x = 163,207,461,156.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,207,461,156.12/446,275.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,709.93

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