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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,286.33, 644,854.59 and 252,426.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,286.33, 644,854.59 and 252,426.36 is: 348,348.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,286.33 : 644,854.59 = 252,426.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,286.33/644,854.59 = 252,426.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,286.33x = 644,854.59 × 252,426.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,286.33x = 162,778,296,882.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,778,296,882.99/467,286.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,348.08

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