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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,867.54, 647,035.59 and 254,007.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,867.54, 647,035.59 and 254,007.42 is: 350,529.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,867.54 : 647,035.59 = 254,007.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,867.54/647,035.59 = 254,007.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,867.54x = 647,035.59 × 254,007.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,867.54x = 164,351,840,864.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,351,840,864.08/468,867.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,529.36

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