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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,296.33, 644,869.51 and 252,436.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,296.33, 644,869.51 and 252,436.40 is: 348,362.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,296.33 : 644,869.51 = 252,436.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,296.33/644,869.51 = 252,436.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,296.33x = 644,869.51 × 252,436.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,296.33x = 162,788,534,349.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,788,534,349.82/467,296.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,362.54

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