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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,628.58, 645,327.30 and 252,768.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,628.58, 645,327.30 and 252,768.52 is: 348,820.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,628.58 : 645,327.30 = 252,768.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,628.58/645,327.30 = 252,768.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,628.58x = 645,327.30 × 252,768.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,628.58x = 163,118,426,536.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,118,426,536.60/467,628.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,820.48

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