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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,574.61, 635,594.28 and 267,019.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,574.61, 635,594.28 and 267,019.95 is: 368,488.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,574.61 : 635,594.28 = 267,019.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,574.61/635,594.28 = 267,019.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,574.61x = 635,594.28 × 267,019.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,574.61x = 169,716,352,865.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,716,352,865.89/460,574.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,488.30

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