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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,775.35, 697,359.86 and 254,167.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,775.35, 697,359.86 and 254,167.25 is: 381,358.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,775.35 : 697,359.86 = 254,167.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,775.35/697,359.86 = 254,167.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,775.35x = 697,359.86 × 254,167.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,775.35x = 177,246,033,118.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,246,033,118.95/464,775.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,358.51

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