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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,419.82, 647,799.50 and 254,559.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,419.82, 647,799.50 and 254,559.82 is: 351,292.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,419.82 : 647,799.50 = 254,559.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,419.82/647,799.50 = 254,559.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,419.82x = 647,799.50 × 254,559.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,419.82x = 164,903,724,116.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,903,724,116.09/469,419.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,292.63

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