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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,020.82, 630,678.72 and 266,030.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,020.82, 630,678.72 and 266,030.11 is: 367,115.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,020.82 : 630,678.72 = 266,030.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,020.82/630,678.72 = 266,030.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,020.82x = 630,678.72 × 266,030.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,020.82x = 167,779,529,256.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,779,529,256.26/457,020.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,115.72

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