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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,729.56, 644,094.99 and 275,742.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,729.56, 644,094.99 and 275,742.50 is: 380,529.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,729.56 : 644,094.99 = 275,742.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,729.56/644,094.99 = 275,742.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,729.56x = 644,094.99 × 275,742.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,729.56x = 177,604,359,559.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,604,359,559.60/466,729.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,529.49

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