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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,119.34, 629,544.61 and 265,242.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,119.34, 629,544.61 and 265,242.84 is: 366,093.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,119.34 : 629,544.61 = 265,242.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,119.34/629,544.61 = 265,242.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,119.34x = 629,544.61 × 265,242.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,119.34x = 166,982,198,233.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,982,198,233.85/456,119.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,093.22

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