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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,808.58, 635,929.30 and 269,804.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,808.58, 635,929.30 and 269,804.10 is: 372,337.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,808.58 : 635,929.30 = 269,804.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,808.58/635,929.30 = 269,804.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,808.58x = 635,929.30 × 269,804.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,808.58x = 171,576,332,450.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,576,332,450.13/460,808.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,337.54

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