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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,367.54, 644,967.53 and 252,507.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,367.54, 644,967.53 and 252,507.54 is: 348,460.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,367.54 : 644,967.53 = 252,507.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,367.54/644,967.53 = 252,507.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,367.54x = 644,967.53 × 252,507.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,367.54x = 162,859,166,483.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,859,166,483.17/467,367.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,460.59

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