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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,996.27, 701,563.88 and 254,452.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,996.27, 701,563.88 and 254,452.19 is: 381,444.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,996.27 : 701,563.88 = 254,452.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,996.27/701,563.88 = 254,452.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,996.27x = 701,563.88 × 254,452.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,996.27x = 178,514,462,819.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,514,462,819.21/467,996.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,444.20

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