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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,115.23, 644,619.02 and 252,255.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,115.23, 644,619.02 and 252,255.28 is: 348,112.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,115.23 : 644,619.02 = 252,255.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,115.23/644,619.02 = 252,255.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,115.23x = 644,619.02 × 252,255.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,115.23x = 162,608,551,383.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,608,551,383.43/467,115.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,112.29

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