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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,418.31, 647,797.43 and 254,558.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,418.31, 647,797.43 and 254,558.32 is: 351,290.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,418.31 : 647,797.43 = 254,558.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,418.31/647,797.43 = 254,558.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,418.31x = 647,797.43 × 254,558.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,418.31x = 164,902,225,481.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,902,225,481.12/469,418.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,290.57

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