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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,682.62, 635,763.66 and 269,757.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,682.62, 635,763.66 and 269,757.52 is: 372,278.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,682.62 : 635,763.66 = 269,757.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,682.62/635,763.66 = 269,757.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,682.62x = 635,763.66 × 269,757.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,682.62x = 171,502,028,227.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,502,028,227.72/460,682.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,278.05

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