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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,568.70, 648,005.13 and 254,708.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,568.70, 648,005.13 and 254,708.10 is: 351,497.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,568.70 : 648,005.13 = 254,708.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,568.70/648,005.13 = 254,708.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,568.70x = 648,005.13 × 254,708.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,568.70x = 165,052,155,452.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,052,155,452.55/469,568.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,497.35

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