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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,252, 644,808.01 and 252,392.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,252, 644,808.01 and 252,392.06 is: 348,301.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,252 : 644,808.01 = 252,392.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,252/644,808.01 = 252,392.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,252x = 644,808.01 × 252,392.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,252x = 162,744,421,948.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,744,421,948.40/467,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,301.18

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