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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,256.04, 644,813.26 and 252,396.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,256.04, 644,813.26 and 252,396.12 is: 348,306.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,256.04 : 644,813.26 = 252,396.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,256.04/644,813.26 = 252,396.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,256.04x = 644,813.26 × 252,396.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,256.04x = 162,748,364,948.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,748,364,948.55/467,256.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,306.60

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