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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,203.67, 636,476.84 and 267,596.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,203.67, 636,476.84 and 267,596.76 is: 369,292.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,203.67 : 636,476.84 = 267,596.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,203.67/636,476.84 = 267,596.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,203.67x = 636,476.84 × 267,596.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,203.67x = 170,319,142,251.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,319,142,251.33/461,203.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,292.68

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