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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,252.93, 643,405.53 and 275,229.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,252.93, 643,405.53 and 275,229.37 is: 379,802.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,252.93 : 643,405.53 = 275,229.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,252.93/643,405.53 = 275,229.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,252.93x = 643,405.53 × 275,229.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,252.93x = 177,084,098,676.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,084,098,676.42/466,252.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,802.65

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