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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,292.52, 644,863.27 and 252,432.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,292.52, 644,863.27 and 252,432.52 is: 348,356.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,292.52 : 644,863.27 = 252,432.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,292.52/644,863.27 = 252,432.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,292.52x = 644,863.27 × 252,432.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,292.52x = 162,784,460,301.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,784,460,301.54/467,292.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,356.66

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