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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,537.72, 644,902.82 and 324,245.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,537.72, 644,902.82 and 324,245.48 is: 447,251.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,537.72 : 644,902.82 = 324,245.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,537.72/644,902.82 = 324,245.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,537.72x = 644,902.82 × 324,245.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,537.72x = 209,106,824,424.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,106,824,424.25/467,537.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,251.24

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