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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,264.03, 639,312.92 and 262,060.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,264.03, 639,312.92 and 262,060.03 is: 361,647.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,264.03 : 639,312.92 = 262,060.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,264.03/639,312.92 = 262,060.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,264.03x = 639,312.92 × 262,060.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,264.03x = 167,538,362,994.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,538,362,994.59/463,264.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,647.68

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