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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,259.91, 635,030.35 and 296,847.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,259.91, 635,030.35 and 296,847.27 is: 409,566.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,259.91 : 635,030.35 = 296,847.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,259.91/635,030.35 = 296,847.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,259.91x = 635,030.35 × 296,847.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,259.91x = 188,507,025,022.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,507,025,022.53/460,259.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,566.47

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