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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,347.41, 644,920.79 and 263,440.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,347.41, 644,920.79 and 263,440.67 is: 363,537.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,347.41 : 644,920.79 = 263,440.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,347.41/644,920.79 = 263,440.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,347.41x = 644,920.79 × 263,440.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,347.41x = 169,898,360,472.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,898,360,472.72/467,347.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,537.61

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