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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,127.46, 646,015.56 and 264,221.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,127.46, 646,015.56 and 264,221.30 is: 364,625.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,127.46 : 646,015.56 = 264,221.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,127.46/646,015.56 = 264,221.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,127.46x = 646,015.56 × 264,221.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,127.46x = 170,691,071,083.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,691,071,083.43/468,127.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,625.21

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