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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,132.13, 640,502.33 and 262,928.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,132.13, 640,502.33 and 262,928.13 is: 362,840.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,132.13 : 640,502.33 = 262,928.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,132.13/640,502.33 = 262,928.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,132.13x = 640,502.33 × 262,928.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,132.13x = 168,406,079,887.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,406,079,887.54/464,132.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,840.81

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