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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,257.04, 644,814.64 and 252,397.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,257.04, 644,814.64 and 252,397.12 is: 348,307.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,257.04 : 644,814.64 = 252,397.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,257.04/644,814.64 = 252,397.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,257.04x = 644,814.64 × 252,397.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,257.04x = 162,749,358,069.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,749,358,069.84/467,257.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,307.98

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