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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,744.23, 645,488.60 and 252,885.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,744.23, 645,488.60 and 252,885.82 is: 348,983.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,744.23 : 645,488.60 = 252,885.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,744.23/645,488.60 = 252,885.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,744.23x = 645,488.60 × 252,885.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,744.23x = 163,234,913,911.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,234,913,911.65/467,744.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,983.28

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