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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,955.02, 643,014.63 and 264,751.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,955.02, 643,014.63 and 264,751.02 is: 365,354.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,955.02 : 643,014.63 = 264,751.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,955.02/643,014.63 = 264,751.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,955.02x = 643,014.63 × 264,751.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,955.02x = 170,238,779,167.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,238,779,167.42/465,955.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,354.53

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