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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,754.84, 645,501.51 and 252,894.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,754.84, 645,501.51 and 252,894.84 is: 348,994.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,754.84 : 645,501.51 = 252,894.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,754.84/645,501.51 = 252,894.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,754.84x = 645,501.51 × 252,894.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,754.84x = 163,244,001,091.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,244,001,091.21/467,754.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,994.79

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