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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,544.72, 645,054.12 and 266,198.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,544.72, 645,054.12 and 266,198.16 is: 367,263.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,544.72 : 645,054.12 = 266,198.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,544.72/645,054.12 = 266,198.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,544.72x = 645,054.12 × 266,198.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,544.72x = 171,712,219,844.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,712,219,844.42/467,544.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,263.73

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