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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,001.68, 645,842.46 and 264,095.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,001.68, 645,842.46 and 264,095.94 is: 364,452.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,001.68 : 645,842.46 = 264,095.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,001.68/645,842.46 = 264,095.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,001.68x = 645,842.46 × 264,095.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,001.68x = 170,564,371,565.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,564,371,565.61/468,001.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,452.48

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