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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,538.88, 647,958.89 and 254,674.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,538.88, 647,958.89 and 254,674.33 is: 351,447.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,538.88 : 647,958.89 = 254,674.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,538.88/647,958.89 = 254,674.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,538.88x = 647,958.89 × 254,674.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,538.88x = 165,018,495,195.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,018,495,195.08/469,538.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,447.99

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