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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,029.80, 632,084.91 and 254,094.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,029.80, 632,084.91 and 254,094.09 is: 350,651.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,029.80 : 632,084.91 = 254,094.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,029.80/632,084.91 = 254,094.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,029.80x = 632,084.91 × 254,094.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,029.80x = 160,609,040,009.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,609,040,009.18/458,029.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,651.94

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