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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,256.79, 635,026.03 and 296,844.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,256.79, 635,026.03 and 296,844.15 is: 409,562.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,256.79 : 635,026.03 = 296,844.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,256.79/635,026.03 = 296,844.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,256.79x = 635,026.03 × 296,844.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,256.79x = 188,503,762,103.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,503,762,103.23/460,256.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,562.15

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