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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,100.16, 644,561.52 and 263,140

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,100.16, 644,561.52 and 263,140 is: 363,112.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,100.16 : 644,561.52 = 263,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,100.16/644,561.52 = 263,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,100.16x = 644,561.52 × 263,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,100.16x = 169,609,918,372.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,609,918,372.80/467,100.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,112.52

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