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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,153.33, 644,318.75 and 402,734.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,153.33, 644,318.75 and 402,734.03 is: 555,468.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,153.33 : 644,318.75 = 402,734.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,153.33/644,318.75 = 402,734.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,153.33x = 644,318.75 × 402,734.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,153.33x = 259,489,084,577.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,489,084,577.30/467,153.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,468.77

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