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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,805.61, 645,570.91 and 263,855.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,805.61, 645,570.91 and 263,855.91 is: 364,120.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,805.61 : 645,570.91 = 263,855.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,805.61/645,570.91 = 263,855.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,805.61x = 645,570.91 × 263,855.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,805.61x = 170,337,702,678.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,337,702,678.29/467,805.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,120.69

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