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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,086.43, 647,321.93 and 254,221.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,086.43, 647,321.93 and 254,221.88 is: 350,816.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,086.43 : 647,321.93 = 254,221.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,086.43/647,321.93 = 254,221.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,086.43x = 647,321.93 × 254,221.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,086.43x = 164,563,398,009.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,563,398,009.83/469,086.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,816.80

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