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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,534.08, 645,197.13 and 266,330.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,534.08, 645,197.13 and 266,330.08 is: 367,535.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,534.08 : 645,197.13 = 266,330.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,534.08/645,197.13 = 266,330.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,534.08x = 645,197.13 × 266,330.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,534.08x = 171,835,403,248.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,835,403,248.67/467,534.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,535.57

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