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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,908.46, 647,094.32 and 254,048.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,908.46, 647,094.32 and 254,048.52 is: 350,587.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,908.46 : 647,094.32 = 254,048.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,908.46/647,094.32 = 254,048.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,908.46x = 647,094.32 × 254,048.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,908.46x = 164,393,353,026.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,393,353,026.16/468,908.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,587.30

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