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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,024.76, 632,051.94 and 254,083.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,024.76, 632,051.94 and 254,083.80 is: 350,623.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,024.76 : 632,051.94 = 254,083.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,024.76/632,051.94 = 254,083.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,024.76x = 632,051.94 × 254,083.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,024.76x = 160,594,158,712.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,594,158,712.57/458,024.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,623.31

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