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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,089.93, 632,167.91 and 254,154.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,089.93, 632,167.91 and 254,154.22 is: 350,734.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,089.93 : 632,167.91 = 254,154.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,089.93/632,167.91 = 254,154.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,089.93x = 632,167.91 × 254,154.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,089.93x = 160,668,137,643.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,668,137,643.47/458,089.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,734.93

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