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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,751.20, 631,569.94 and 264,145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,751.20, 631,569.94 and 264,145.44 is: 364,447.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,751.20 : 631,569.94 = 264,145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,751.20/631,569.94 = 264,145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,751.20x = 631,569.94 × 264,145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,751.20x = 166,826,319,692.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,826,319,692.07/457,751.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,447.59

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