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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,008.22, 632,061.48 and 254,052.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,008.22, 632,061.48 and 254,052.50 is: 350,598.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,008.22 : 632,061.48 = 254,052.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,008.22/632,061.48 = 254,052.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,008.22x = 632,061.48 × 254,052.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,008.22x = 160,576,799,066.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,576,799,066.39/458,008.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,598.07

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