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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,701.64, 635,789.86 and 269,776.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,701.64, 635,789.86 and 269,776.52 is: 372,304.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,701.64 : 635,789.86 = 269,776.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,701.64/635,789.86 = 269,776.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,701.64x = 635,789.86 × 269,776.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,701.64x = 171,521,175,882.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,521,175,882.09/460,701.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,304.24

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