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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,151.69, 644,669.33 and 252,291.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,151.69, 644,669.33 and 252,291.80 is: 348,162.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,151.69 : 644,669.33 = 252,291.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,151.69/644,669.33 = 252,291.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,151.69x = 644,669.33 × 252,291.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,151.69x = 162,644,781,185.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,644,781,185.69/467,151.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,162.67

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