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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,752.59, 645,498.41 and 252,892.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,752.59, 645,498.41 and 252,892.59 is: 348,991.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,752.59 : 645,498.41 = 252,892.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,752.59/645,498.41 = 252,892.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,752.59x = 645,498.41 × 252,892.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,752.59x = 163,241,763,481.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,241,763,481.32/467,752.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,991.68

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