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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,787.55, 648,308.56 and 254,927.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,787.55, 648,308.56 and 254,927.66 is: 351,801.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,787.55 : 648,308.56 = 254,927.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,787.55/648,308.56 = 254,927.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,787.55x = 648,308.56 × 254,927.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,787.55x = 165,271,780,757.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,271,780,757.90/469,787.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,801.11

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