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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,960.84, 645,786.06 and 264,055.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,960.84, 645,786.06 and 264,055.04 is: 364,396.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,960.84 : 645,786.06 = 264,055.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,960.84/645,786.06 = 264,055.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,960.84x = 645,786.06 × 264,055.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,960.84x = 170,523,063,904.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,523,063,904.74/467,960.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,396.01

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