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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,752.36, 693,236.70 and 273,903.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,752.36, 693,236.70 and 273,903.72 is: 412,108.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,752.36 : 693,236.70 = 273,903.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,752.36/693,236.70 = 273,903.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,752.36x = 693,236.70 × 273,903.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,752.36x = 189,880,110,970.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,880,110,970.52/460,752.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,108.82

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