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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,222, 644,766.44 and 255,254

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,222, 644,766.44 and 255,254 is: 352,250.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,222 : 644,766.44 = 255,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,222/644,766.44 = 255,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,222x = 644,766.44 × 255,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,222x = 164,579,212,875.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,579,212,875.76/467,222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,250.56

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