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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,134.66, 644,645.79 and 252,274.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,134.66, 644,645.79 and 252,274.70 is: 348,139.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,134.66 : 644,645.79 = 252,274.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,134.66/644,645.79 = 252,274.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,134.66x = 644,645.79 × 252,274.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,134.66x = 162,627,823,278.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,627,823,278.51/467,134.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,139.06

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