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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,866.98, 647,034.33 and 254,007.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,866.98, 647,034.33 and 254,007.58 is: 350,529.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,866.98 : 647,034.33 = 254,007.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,866.98/647,034.33 = 254,007.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,866.98x = 647,034.33 × 254,007.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,866.98x = 164,351,624,340.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,351,624,340.22/468,866.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,529.32

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