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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,238.05, 647,551.83 and 254,381.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,238.05, 647,551.83 and 254,381.50 is: 351,048.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,238.05 : 647,551.83 = 254,381.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,238.05/647,551.83 = 254,381.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,238.05x = 647,551.83 × 254,381.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,238.05x = 164,725,205,843.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,725,205,843.15/469,238.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,048.27

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