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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,965.04, 643,028.40 and 264,761.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,965.04, 643,028.40 and 264,761.04 is: 365,368.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,965.04 : 643,028.40 = 264,761.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,965.04/643,028.40 = 264,761.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,965.04x = 643,028.40 × 264,761.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,965.04x = 170,248,867,933.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,248,867,933.54/465,965.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,368.33

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