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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,257.35, 690,552.57 and 235,723.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,257.35, 690,552.57 and 235,723.52 is: 353,670.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,257.35 : 690,552.57 = 235,723.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,257.35/690,552.57 = 235,723.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,257.35x = 690,552.57 × 235,723.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,257.35x = 162,779,479,092.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,779,479,092.68/460,257.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,670.57

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