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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,325.28, 647,662.86 and 254,464.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,325.28, 647,662.86 and 254,464.68 is: 351,157.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,325.28 : 647,662.86 = 254,464.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,325.28/647,662.86 = 254,464.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,325.28x = 647,662.86 × 254,464.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,325.28x = 164,807,322,417.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,807,322,417.79/469,325.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,157.99

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