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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,998.27, 701,566.83 and 254,454.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,998.27, 701,566.83 and 254,454.12 is: 381,447.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,998.27 : 701,566.83 = 254,454.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,998.27/701,566.83 = 254,454.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,998.27x = 701,566.83 × 254,454.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,998.27x = 178,516,570,348.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,516,570,348.84/467,998.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,447.08

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