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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,176.86, 647,446.71 and 254,312.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,176.86, 647,446.71 and 254,312.31 is: 350,941.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,176.86 : 647,446.71 = 254,312.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,176.86/647,446.71 = 254,312.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,176.86x = 647,446.71 × 254,312.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,176.86x = 164,653,668,422.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,653,668,422.00/469,176.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,941.58

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