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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,133.53, 644,644.25 and 252,273.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,133.53, 644,644.25 and 252,273.57 is: 348,137.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,133.53 : 644,644.25 = 252,273.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,133.53/644,644.25 = 252,273.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,133.53x = 644,644.25 × 252,273.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,133.53x = 162,626,707,483.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,626,707,483.52/467,133.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,137.52

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