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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,877.22, 640,139.70 and 272,902.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,877.22, 640,139.70 and 272,902.89 is: 376,599.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,877.22 : 640,139.70 = 272,902.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,877.22/640,139.70 = 272,902.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,877.22x = 640,139.70 × 272,902.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,877.22x = 174,695,974,133.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,695,974,133.73/463,877.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,599.60

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