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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,195.20, 635,068.08 and 258,991.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,195.20, 635,068.08 and 258,991.20 is: 357,407.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,195.20 : 635,068.08 = 258,991.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,195.20/635,068.08 = 258,991.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,195.20x = 635,068.08 × 258,991.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,195.20x = 164,477,044,120.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,477,044,120.90/460,195.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,407.13

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