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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,145.68, 629,581.02 and 265,269.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,145.68, 629,581.02 and 265,269.18 is: 366,129.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,145.68 : 629,581.02 = 265,269.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,145.68/629,581.02 = 265,269.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,145.68x = 629,581.02 × 265,269.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,145.68x = 167,008,440,918.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,008,440,918.96/456,145.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,129.61

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