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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,609.91, 645,301.29 and 252,749.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,609.91, 645,301.29 and 252,749.97 is: 348,794.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,609.91 : 645,301.29 = 252,749.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,609.91/645,301.29 = 252,749.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,609.91x = 645,301.29 × 252,749.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,609.91x = 163,099,882,669.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,099,882,669.84/467,609.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,794.75

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