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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,465.44, 623,024.64 and 260,486.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,465.44, 623,024.64 and 260,486.88 is: 359,473.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,465.44 : 623,024.64 = 260,486.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,465.44/623,024.64 = 260,486.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,465.44x = 623,024.64 × 260,486.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,465.44x = 162,289,744,636.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,289,744,636.72/451,465.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,473.24

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