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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,875.41, 647,044.48 and 254,013.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,875.41, 647,044.48 and 254,013.93 is: 350,537.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,875.41 : 647,044.48 = 254,013.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,875.41/647,044.48 = 254,013.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,875.41x = 647,044.48 × 254,013.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,875.41x = 164,358,311,249.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,358,311,249.61/468,875.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,537.28

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