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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,957.98, 647,159.82 and 254,098.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,957.98, 647,159.82 and 254,098.06 is: 350,654.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,957.98 : 647,159.82 = 254,098.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,957.98/647,159.82 = 254,098.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,957.98x = 647,159.82 × 254,098.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,957.98x = 164,442,054,771.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,442,054,771.95/468,957.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,654.13

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