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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,949.63, 647,149.58 and 254,095.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,949.63, 647,149.58 and 254,095.51 is: 350,651.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,949.63 : 647,149.58 = 254,095.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,949.63/647,149.58 = 254,095.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,949.63x = 647,149.58 × 254,095.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,949.63x = 164,437,802,576.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,437,802,576.39/468,949.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,651.31

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