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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,872.41, 647,040.34 and 254,010.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,872.41, 647,040.34 and 254,010.93 is: 350,533.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,872.41 : 647,040.34 = 254,010.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,872.41/647,040.34 = 254,010.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,872.41x = 647,040.34 × 254,010.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,872.41x = 164,355,318,510.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,355,318,510.92/468,872.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,533.14

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