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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,574.75, 639,660.09 and 270,014.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,574.75, 639,660.09 and 270,014.32 is: 372,577.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,574.75 : 639,660.09 = 270,014.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,574.75/639,660.09 = 270,014.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,574.75x = 639,660.09 × 270,014.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,574.75x = 172,717,381,620.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,717,381,620.79/463,574.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,577.20

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