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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,448.83, 633,946.48 and 268,425.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,448.83, 633,946.48 and 268,425.32 is: 370,372.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,448.83 : 633,946.48 = 268,425.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,448.83/633,946.48 = 268,425.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,448.83x = 633,946.48 × 268,425.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,448.83x = 170,167,282,916.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,167,282,916.08/459,448.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,372.65

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