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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,985.92, 645,765.95 and 264,040.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,985.92, 645,765.95 and 264,040.07 is: 364,344.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,985.92 : 645,765.95 = 264,040.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,985.92/645,765.95 = 264,040.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,985.92x = 645,765.95 × 264,040.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,985.92x = 170,508,084,072.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,508,084,072.89/467,985.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,344.48

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