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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,965.96, 641,674.28 and 258,235.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,965.96, 641,674.28 and 258,235.16 is: 356,376.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,965.96 : 641,674.28 = 258,235.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,965.96/641,674.28 = 258,235.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,965.96x = 641,674.28 × 258,235.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,965.96x = 165,702,860,363.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,702,860,363.69/464,965.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,376.33

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