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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,018.43, 632,069.22 and 254,082.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,018.43, 632,069.22 and 254,082.75 is: 350,636.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,018.43 : 632,069.22 = 254,082.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,018.43/632,069.22 = 254,082.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,018.43x = 632,069.22 × 254,082.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,018.43x = 160,597,885,607.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,597,885,607.96/458,018.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,636.30

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