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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,159.22, 644,679.66 and 252,299.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,159.22, 644,679.66 and 252,299.31 is: 348,173.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,159.22 : 644,679.66 = 252,299.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,159.22/644,679.66 = 252,299.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,159.22x = 644,679.66 × 252,299.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,159.22x = 162,652,233,389.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,652,233,389.04/467,159.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,173.01

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