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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,369.26, 635,326.83 and 253,646.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,369.26, 635,326.83 and 253,646.15 is: 350,041.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,369.26 : 635,326.83 = 253,646.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,369.26/635,326.83 = 253,646.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,369.26x = 635,326.83 × 253,646.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,369.26x = 161,148,201,244.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,148,201,244.57/460,369.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,041.18

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