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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,794.63, 645,555.70 and 263,844.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,794.63, 645,555.70 and 263,844.91 is: 364,105.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,794.63 : 645,555.70 = 263,844.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,794.63/645,555.70 = 263,844.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,794.63x = 645,555.70 × 263,844.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,794.63x = 170,326,585,566.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,326,585,566.49/467,794.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,105.47

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