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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,027.59, 625,140.86 and 266,729.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,027.59, 625,140.86 and 266,729.44 is: 368,064.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,027.59 : 625,140.86 = 266,729.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,027.59/625,140.86 = 266,729.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,027.59x = 625,140.86 × 266,729.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,027.59x = 166,743,472,035.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,743,472,035.09/453,027.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,064.72

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