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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,366.52, 644,950.50 and 295,376.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,366.52, 644,950.50 and 295,376.78 is: 407,610.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,366.52 : 644,950.50 = 295,376.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,366.52/644,950.50 = 295,376.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,366.52x = 644,950.50 × 295,376.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,366.52x = 190,503,401,949.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,503,401,949.39/467,366.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,610.29

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