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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,415.03, 640,900.08 and 260,511.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,415.03, 640,900.08 and 260,511.30 is: 359,509.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,415.03 : 640,900.08 = 260,511.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,415.03/640,900.08 = 260,511.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,415.03x = 640,900.08 × 260,511.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,415.03x = 166,961,713,010.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,961,713,010.90/464,415.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,509.71

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