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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,782.24, 635,960.88 and 366,012.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,782.24, 635,960.88 and 366,012.24 is: 505,161.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,782.24 : 635,960.88 = 366,012.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,782.24/635,960.88 = 366,012.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,782.24x = 635,960.88 × 366,012.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,782.24x = 232,769,466,241.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,769,466,241.17/460,782.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,161.54

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