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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,265.86, 643,447.87 and 275,291.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,265.86, 643,447.87 and 275,291.55 is: 379,902.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,265.86 : 643,447.87 = 275,291.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,265.86/643,447.87 = 275,291.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,265.86x = 643,447.87 × 275,291.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,265.86x = 177,135,760,788.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,135,760,788.27/466,265.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,902.92

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