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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,257.54, 635,027.07 and 296,844.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,257.54, 635,027.07 and 296,844.90 is: 409,563.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,257.54 : 635,027.07 = 296,844.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,257.54/635,027.07 = 296,844.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,257.54x = 635,027.07 × 296,844.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,257.54x = 188,504,547,091.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,504,547,091.44/460,257.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,563.19

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