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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,541.33, 645,209.99 and 252,680.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,541.33, 645,209.99 and 252,680.88 is: 348,701.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,541.33 : 645,209.99 = 252,680.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,541.33/645,209.99 = 252,680.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,541.33x = 645,209.99 × 252,680.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,541.33x = 163,032,226,794.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,032,226,794.59/467,541.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,701.21

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