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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,119.49, 644,624.88 and 252,259.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,119.49, 644,624.88 and 252,259.54 is: 348,118.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,119.49 : 644,624.88 = 252,259.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,119.49/644,624.88 = 252,259.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,119.49x = 644,624.88 × 252,259.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,119.49x = 162,612,775,701.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,612,775,701.36/467,119.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,118.16

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