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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,139.04, 644,652.60 and 265,935.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,139.04, 644,652.60 and 265,935.04 is: 366,990.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,139.04 : 644,652.60 = 265,935.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,139.04/644,652.60 = 265,935.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,139.04x = 644,652.60 × 265,935.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,139.04x = 171,435,714,967.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,435,714,967.10/467,139.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,990.77

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