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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,964.62, 647,171.75 and 254,104.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,964.62, 647,171.75 and 254,104.51 is: 350,664.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,964.62 : 647,171.75 = 254,104.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,964.62/647,171.75 = 254,104.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,964.62x = 647,171.75 × 254,104.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,964.62x = 164,449,260,419.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,449,260,419.59/468,964.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,664.54

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