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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,046.49, 632,107.98 and 254,110.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,046.49, 632,107.98 and 254,110.70 is: 350,674.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,046.49 : 632,107.98 = 254,110.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,046.49/632,107.98 = 254,110.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,046.49x = 632,107.98 × 254,110.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,046.49x = 160,625,401,273.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,625,401,273.39/458,046.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,674.89

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