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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,985.58, 647,202.35 and 254,126.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,985.58, 647,202.35 and 254,126.04 is: 350,695.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,985.58 : 647,202.35 = 254,126.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,985.58/647,202.35 = 254,126.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,985.58x = 647,202.35 × 254,126.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,985.58x = 164,470,969,013.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,470,969,013.56/468,985.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,695.16

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