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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,029.76, 632,058.84 and 254,088.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,029.76, 632,058.84 and 254,088.80 is: 350,630.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,029.76 : 632,058.84 = 254,088.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,029.76/632,058.84 = 254,088.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,029.76x = 632,058.84 × 254,088.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,029.76x = 160,599,072,184.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,599,072,184.99/458,029.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,630.21

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