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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,946.87, 647,145.79 and 254,092.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,946.87, 647,145.79 and 254,092.75 is: 350,647.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,946.87 : 647,145.79 = 254,092.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,946.87/647,145.79 = 254,092.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,946.87x = 647,145.79 × 254,092.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,946.87x = 164,435,053,432.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,435,053,432.02/468,946.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,647.51

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