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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,363.88, 644,961.33 and 252,503.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,363.88, 644,961.33 and 252,503.28 is: 348,454.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,363.88 : 644,961.33 = 252,503.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,363.88/644,961.33 = 252,503.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,363.88x = 644,961.33 × 252,503.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,363.88x = 162,854,851,298.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,854,851,298.16/467,363.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,454.08

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