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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,539.88, 647,960.27 and 254,675.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,539.88, 647,960.27 and 254,675.33 is: 351,449.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,539.88 : 647,960.27 = 254,675.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,539.88/647,960.27 = 254,675.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,539.88x = 647,960.27 × 254,675.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,539.88x = 165,019,495,589.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,019,495,589.14/469,539.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,449.37

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