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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,970.83, 645,799.87 and 264,064.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,970.83, 645,799.87 and 264,064.97 is: 364,409.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,970.83 : 645,799.87 = 264,064.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,970.83/645,799.87 = 264,064.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,970.83x = 645,799.87 × 264,064.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,970.83x = 170,533,125,242.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,533,125,242.14/467,970.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,409.73

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