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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,684.92, 635,527.98 and 269,581.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,684.92, 635,527.98 and 269,581.08 is: 371,894.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,684.92 : 635,527.98 = 269,581.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,684.92/635,527.98 = 269,581.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,684.92x = 635,527.98 × 269,581.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,684.92x = 171,326,319,218.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,326,319,218.62/460,684.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,894.78

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