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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,957.90, 647,162.48 and 254,097.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,957.90, 647,162.48 and 254,097.90 is: 350,655.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,957.90 : 647,162.48 = 254,097.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,957.90/647,162.48 = 254,097.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,957.90x = 647,162.48 × 254,097.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,957.90x = 164,442,627,126.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,442,627,126.79/468,957.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,655.42

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