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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,068.07, 632,134.69 and 254,118.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,068.07, 632,134.69 and 254,118.99 is: 350,684.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,068.07 : 632,134.69 = 254,118.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,068.07/632,134.69 = 254,118.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,068.07x = 632,134.69 × 254,118.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,068.07x = 160,637,428,966.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,637,428,966.76/458,068.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,684.62

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