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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,266.70, 644,828.39 and 252,406.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,266.70, 644,828.39 and 252,406.76 is: 348,321.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,266.70 : 644,828.39 = 252,406.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,266.70/644,828.39 = 252,406.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,266.70x = 644,828.39 × 252,406.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,266.70x = 162,759,043,413.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,759,043,413.88/467,266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,321.52

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