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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,533.43, 644,896.95 and 324,241.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,533.43, 644,896.95 and 324,241.19 is: 447,245.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,533.43 : 644,896.95 = 324,241.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,533.43/644,896.95 = 324,241.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,533.43x = 644,896.95 × 324,241.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,533.43x = 209,102,154,495.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,102,154,495.37/467,533.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,245.35

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