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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,095.52, 644,696.73 and 305,856.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,095.52, 644,696.73 and 305,856.92 is: 422,151.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,095.52 : 644,696.73 = 305,856.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,095.52/644,696.73 = 305,856.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,095.52x = 644,696.73 × 305,856.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,095.52x = 197,184,952,948.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,184,952,948.39/467,095.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,151.24

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