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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,106.72, 640,480.32 and 262,902.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,106.72, 640,480.32 and 262,902.72 is: 362,813.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,106.72 : 640,480.32 = 262,902.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,106.72/640,480.32 = 262,902.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,106.72x = 640,480.32 × 262,902.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,106.72x = 168,384,018,234.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,384,018,234.47/464,106.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,813.14

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