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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,849, 644,280.42 and 265,644.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,849, 644,280.42 and 265,644.52 is: 366,605.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,849 : 644,280.42 = 265,644.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,849/644,280.42 = 265,644.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,849x = 644,280.42 × 265,644.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,849x = 171,149,562,916.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,149,562,916.30/466,849
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,605.83

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