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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,757.43, 635,822.46 and 256,825.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,757.43, 635,822.46 and 256,825.14 is: 354,405.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,757.43 : 635,822.46 = 256,825.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,757.43/635,822.46 = 256,825.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,757.43x = 635,822.46 × 256,825.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,757.43x = 163,295,192,304.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,295,192,304.64/460,757.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,405.99

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