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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,106.28, 639,113.58 and 259,155.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,106.28, 639,113.58 and 259,155.42 is: 357,649.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,106.28 : 639,113.58 = 259,155.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,106.28/639,113.58 = 259,155.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,106.28x = 639,113.58 × 259,155.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,106.28x = 165,629,748,252.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,629,748,252.60/463,106.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,649.54

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