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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,095.62, 632,247.83 and 254,212.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,095.62, 632,247.83 and 254,212.03 is: 350,854.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,095.62 : 632,247.83 = 254,212.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,095.62/632,247.83 = 254,212.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,095.62x = 632,247.83 × 254,212.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,095.62x = 160,725,004,329.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,725,004,329.45/458,095.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,854.71

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