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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,415.41, 647,793.44 and 254,555.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,415.41, 647,793.44 and 254,555.42 is: 351,286.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,415.41 : 647,793.44 = 254,555.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,415.41/647,793.44 = 254,555.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,415.41x = 647,793.44 × 254,555.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,415.41x = 164,899,328,936.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,899,328,936.57/469,415.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,286.57

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