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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,119.65, 629,545.04 and 265,243.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,119.65, 629,545.04 and 265,243.15 is: 366,093.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,119.65 : 629,545.04 = 265,243.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,119.65/629,545.04 = 265,243.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,119.65x = 629,545.04 × 265,243.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,119.65x = 166,982,509,476.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,982,509,476.48/456,119.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,093.65

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