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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,264.32, 635,147.04 and 256,323.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,264.32, 635,147.04 and 256,323.84 is: 353,717.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,264.32 : 635,147.04 = 256,323.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,264.32/635,147.04 = 256,323.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,264.32x = 635,147.04 × 256,323.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,264.32x = 162,803,325,081.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,803,325,081.70/460,264.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,717.03

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