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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,950.37, 643,008.24 and 264,746.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,950.37, 643,008.24 and 264,746.37 is: 365,348.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,950.37 : 643,008.24 = 264,746.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,950.37/643,008.24 = 264,746.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,950.37x = 643,008.24 × 264,746.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,950.37x = 170,234,097,420.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,234,097,420.09/465,950.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,348.13

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