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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,946.37, 647,145.10 and 254,092.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,946.37, 647,145.10 and 254,092.25 is: 350,646.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,946.37 : 647,145.10 = 254,092.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,946.37/647,145.10 = 254,092.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,946.37x = 647,145.10 × 254,092.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,946.37x = 164,434,554,535.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,434,554,535.48/468,946.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,646.82

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