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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,926.17, 645,817.56 and 264,034.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,926.17, 645,817.56 and 264,034.89 is: 364,412.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,926.17 : 645,817.56 = 264,034.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,926.17/645,817.56 = 264,034.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,926.17x = 645,817.56 × 264,034.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,926.17x = 170,518,367,424.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,518,367,424.54/467,926.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,412.98

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