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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,719.48, 635,575.50 and 269,614.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,719.48, 635,575.50 and 269,614.56 is: 371,940.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,719.48 : 635,575.50 = 269,614.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,719.48/635,575.50 = 269,614.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,719.48x = 635,575.50 × 269,614.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,719.48x = 171,360,408,779.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,360,408,779.28/460,719.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,940.88

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