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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,116.92, 644,621.34 and 252,256.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,116.92, 644,621.34 and 252,256.98 is: 348,114.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,116.92 : 644,621.34 = 252,256.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,116.92/644,621.34 = 252,256.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,116.92x = 644,621.34 × 252,256.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,116.92x = 162,610,232,471.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,610,232,471.95/467,116.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,114.63

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