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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,102.32, 640,448.76 and 273,126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,102.32, 640,448.76 and 273,126.96 is: 376,907.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,102.32 : 640,448.76 = 273,126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,102.32/640,448.76 = 273,126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,102.32x = 640,448.76 × 273,126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,102.32x = 174,923,822,854.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,923,822,854.57/464,102.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,907.88

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