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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,867.24, 647,036.01 and 254,012.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,867.24, 647,036.01 and 254,012.76 is: 350,537.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,867.24 : 647,036.01 = 254,012.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,867.24/647,036.01 = 254,012.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,867.24x = 647,036.01 × 254,012.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,867.24x = 164,355,402,719.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,355,402,719.49/468,867.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,537.19

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