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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,124.71, 644,632.08 and 252,264.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,124.71, 644,632.08 and 252,264.75 is: 348,125.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,124.71 : 644,632.08 = 252,264.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,124.71/644,632.08 = 252,264.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,124.71x = 644,632.08 × 252,264.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,124.71x = 162,617,950,503.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,617,950,503.18/467,124.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,125.34

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