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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,698.95, 701,811.54 and 254,482.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,698.95, 701,811.54 and 254,482.25 is: 381,866.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,698.95 : 701,811.54 = 254,482.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,698.95/701,811.54 = 254,482.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,698.95x = 701,811.54 × 254,482.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,698.95x = 178,598,576,266.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,598,576,266.11/467,698.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,866.53

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