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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,536.08, 645,199.89 and 266,332.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,536.08, 645,199.89 and 266,332.08 is: 367,538.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,536.08 : 645,199.89 = 266,332.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,536.08/645,199.89 = 266,332.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,536.08x = 645,199.89 × 266,332.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,536.08x = 171,837,428,719.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,837,428,719.47/467,536.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,538.33

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