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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,958.98, 647,161.20 and 254,099.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,958.98, 647,161.20 and 254,099.07 is: 350,655.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,958.98 : 647,161.20 = 254,099.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,958.98/647,161.20 = 254,099.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,958.98x = 647,161.20 × 254,099.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,958.98x = 164,443,059,060.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,443,059,060.08/468,958.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,655.53

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