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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,752.09, 645,497.72 and 252,892.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,752.09, 645,497.72 and 252,892.09 is: 348,990.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,752.09 : 645,497.72 = 252,892.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,752.09/645,497.72 = 252,892.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,752.09x = 645,497.72 × 252,892.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,752.09x = 163,241,266,236.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,241,266,236.57/467,752.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,990.99

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