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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,694.60, 635,780.22 and 269,769.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,694.60, 635,780.22 and 269,769.50 is: 372,294.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,694.60 : 635,780.22 = 269,769.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,694.60/635,780.22 = 269,769.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,694.60x = 635,780.22 × 269,769.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,694.60x = 171,514,112,059.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,514,112,059.29/460,694.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,294.60

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