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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,007.93, 632,126.60 and 254,124.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,007.93, 632,126.60 and 254,124.45 is: 350,733.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,007.93 : 632,126.60 = 254,124.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,007.93/632,126.60 = 254,124.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,007.93x = 632,126.60 × 254,124.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,007.93x = 160,638,824,237.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,638,824,237.71/458,007.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,733.72

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