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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,411.76, 647,782.57 and 254,549.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,411.76, 647,782.57 and 254,549.26 is: 351,274.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,411.76 : 647,782.57 = 254,549.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,411.76/647,782.57 = 254,549.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,411.76x = 647,782.57 × 254,549.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,411.76x = 164,892,571,708.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,892,571,708.59/469,411.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,274.91

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