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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,419.31, 647,798.81 and 254,559.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,419.31, 647,798.81 and 254,559.32 is: 351,291.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,419.31 : 647,798.81 = 254,559.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,419.31/647,798.81 = 254,559.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,419.31x = 647,798.81 × 254,559.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,419.31x = 164,903,224,570.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,903,224,570.41/469,419.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,291.95

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