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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,375.26, 635,335.11 and 253,652.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,375.26, 635,335.11 and 253,652.16 is: 350,049.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,375.26 : 635,335.11 = 253,652.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,375.26/635,335.11 = 253,652.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,375.26x = 635,335.11 × 253,652.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,375.26x = 161,154,122,975.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,154,122,975.34/460,375.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,049.49

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