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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,480.08, 635,508 and 269,482.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,480.08, 635,508 and 269,482.08 is: 371,911.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,480.08 : 635,508 = 269,482.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,480.08/635,508 = 269,482.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,480.08x = 635,508 × 269,482.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,480.08x = 171,258,017,696.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,258,017,696.64/460,480.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,911.89

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