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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,575.61, 635,595.66 and 267,020.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,575.61, 635,595.66 and 267,020.95 is: 368,489.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,575.61 : 635,595.66 = 267,020.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,575.61/635,595.66 = 267,020.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,575.61x = 635,595.66 × 267,020.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,575.61x = 169,717,356,949.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,717,356,949.08/460,575.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,489.68

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