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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,250.08, 644,805.37 and 252,390.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,250.08, 644,805.37 and 252,390.15 is: 348,298.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,250.08 : 644,805.37 = 252,390.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,250.08/644,805.37 = 252,390.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,250.08x = 644,805.37 × 252,390.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,250.08x = 162,742,521,660.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,742,521,660.05/467,250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,298.54

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