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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,250.93, 644,806.54 and 252,390.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,250.93, 644,806.54 and 252,390.99 is: 348,299.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,250.93 : 644,806.54 = 252,390.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,250.93/644,806.54 = 252,390.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,250.93x = 644,806.54 × 252,390.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,250.93x = 162,743,361,751.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,743,361,751.05/467,250.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,299.71

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