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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,456.84, 644,983.32 and 295,167.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,456.84, 644,983.32 and 295,167.71 is: 407,263.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,456.84 : 644,983.32 = 295,167.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,456.84/644,983.32 = 295,167.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,456.84x = 644,983.32 × 295,167.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,456.84x = 190,378,249,552.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,378,249,552.60/467,456.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,263.80

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