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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,954.58, 697,424.58 and 254,477.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,954.58, 697,424.58 and 254,477.70 is: 381,712.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,954.58 : 697,424.58 = 254,477.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,954.58/697,424.58 = 254,477.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,954.58x = 697,424.58 × 254,477.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,954.58x = 177,479,003,041.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,479,003,041.87/464,954.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,712.56

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