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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,932.26, 633,371.49 and 265,348.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,932.26, 633,371.49 and 265,348.20 is: 366,206.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,932.26 : 633,371.49 = 265,348.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,932.26/633,371.49 = 265,348.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,932.26x = 633,371.49 × 265,348.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,932.26x = 168,063,984,802.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,063,984,802.82/458,932.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,206.52

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