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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,233.54, 635,121.95 and 269,283.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,233.54, 635,121.95 and 269,283.74 is: 371,611.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,233.54 : 635,121.95 = 269,283.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,233.54/635,121.95 = 269,283.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,233.54x = 635,121.95 × 269,283.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,233.54x = 171,028,013,137.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,028,013,137.50/460,233.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,611.36

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