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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,688.64, 635,771.96 and 269,763.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,688.64, 635,771.96 and 269,763.52 is: 372,286.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,688.64 : 635,771.96 = 269,763.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,688.64/635,771.96 = 269,763.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,688.64x = 635,771.96 × 269,763.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,688.64x = 171,508,081,846.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,508,081,846.90/460,688.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,286.33

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