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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,006.20, 647,231.65 and 254,148.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,006.20, 647,231.65 and 254,148.03 is: 350,725.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,006.20 : 647,231.65 = 254,148.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,006.20/647,231.65 = 254,148.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,006.20x = 647,231.65 × 254,148.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,006.20x = 164,492,648,165.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,492,648,165.78/469,006.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,725.96

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