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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,267.35, 639,277.92 and 259,283.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,267.35, 639,277.92 and 259,283.43 is: 357,793.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,267.35 : 639,277.92 = 259,283.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,267.35/639,277.92 = 259,283.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,267.35x = 639,277.92 × 259,283.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,267.35x = 165,754,171,820.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,754,171,820.87/463,267.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,793.77

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