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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,292.25, 635,203.41 and 269,342.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,292.25, 635,203.41 and 269,342.31 is: 371,692.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,292.25 : 635,203.41 = 269,342.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,292.25/635,203.41 = 269,342.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,292.25x = 635,203.41 × 269,342.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,292.25x = 171,087,153,769.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,087,153,769.28/460,292.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,692.45

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