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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,152.40, 644,670.15 and 252,292.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,152.40, 644,670.15 and 252,292.51 is: 348,163.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,152.40 : 644,670.15 = 252,292.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,152.40/644,670.15 = 252,292.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,152.40x = 644,670.15 × 252,292.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,152.40x = 162,645,450,265.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,645,450,265.58/467,152.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,163.58

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