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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,887.67, 647,065.65 and 254,027.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,887.67, 647,065.65 and 254,027.72 is: 350,558.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,887.67 : 647,065.65 = 254,027.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,887.67/647,065.65 = 254,027.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,887.67x = 647,065.65 × 254,027.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,887.67x = 164,372,614,330.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,372,614,330.09/468,887.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,558.62

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