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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,281.41, 645,063.62 and 273,662.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,281.41, 645,063.62 and 273,662.18 is: 377,779.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,281.41 : 645,063.62 = 273,662.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,281.41/645,063.62 = 273,662.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,281.41x = 645,063.62 × 273,662.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,281.41x = 176,529,514,313.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,529,514,313.25/467,281.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,779.88

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