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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,221.54, 634,953.48 and 269,099.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,221.54, 634,953.48 and 269,099.64 is: 371,268.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,221.54 : 634,953.48 = 269,099.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,221.54/634,953.48 = 269,099.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,221.54x = 634,953.48 × 269,099.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,221.54x = 170,865,752,884.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,865,752,884.75/460,221.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,268.48

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