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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,004.68, 645,846.60 and 264,098.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,004.68, 645,846.60 and 264,098.94 is: 364,456.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,004.68 : 645,846.60 = 264,098.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,004.68/645,846.60 = 264,098.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,004.68x = 645,846.60 × 264,098.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,004.68x = 170,567,402,462.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,567,402,462.60/468,004.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,456.62

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