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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,357.64, 635,310.70 and 253,634.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,357.64, 635,310.70 and 253,634.44 is: 350,024.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,357.64 : 635,310.70 = 253,634.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,357.64/635,310.70 = 253,634.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,357.64x = 635,310.70 × 253,634.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,357.64x = 161,136,673,620.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,136,673,620.51/460,357.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,024.98

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