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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,495.85, 702,510.01 and 254,421.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,495.85, 702,510.01 and 254,421.30 is: 382,321.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,495.85 : 702,510.01 = 254,421.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,495.85/702,510.01 = 254,421.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,495.85x = 702,510.01 × 254,421.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,495.85x = 178,733,512,959.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,733,512,959.65/467,495.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,321.07

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