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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,591.67, 635,617.80 and 267,036.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,591.67, 635,617.80 and 267,036.90 is: 368,511.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,591.67 : 635,617.80 = 267,036.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,591.67/635,617.80 = 267,036.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,591.67x = 635,617.80 × 267,036.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,591.67x = 169,733,406,896.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,733,406,896.82/460,591.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,511.68

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