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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,456.52, 695,447.75 and 250,221.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,456.52, 695,447.75 and 250,221.59 is: 375,474.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,456.52 : 695,447.75 = 250,221.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,456.52/695,447.75 = 250,221.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,456.52x = 695,447.75 × 250,221.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,456.52x = 174,016,038,915.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,016,038,915.24/463,456.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,474.36

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