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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,196.54, 634,919 and 269,074.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,196.54, 634,919 and 269,074.62 is: 371,233.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,196.54 : 634,919 = 269,074.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,196.54/634,919 = 269,074.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,196.54x = 634,919 × 269,074.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,196.54x = 170,840,588,655.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,840,588,655.78/460,196.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,233.97

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