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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,665.68, 645,223.72 and 263,690.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,665.68, 645,223.72 and 263,690.96 is: 363,806.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,665.68 : 645,223.72 = 263,690.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,665.68/645,223.72 = 263,690.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,665.68x = 645,223.72 × 263,690.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,665.68x = 170,139,662,141.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,139,662,141.57/467,665.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,806.17

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