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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,096.51, 632,249.06 and 254,212.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,096.51, 632,249.06 and 254,212.92 is: 350,855.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,096.51 : 632,249.06 = 254,212.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,096.51/632,249.06 = 254,212.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,096.51x = 632,249.06 × 254,212.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,096.51x = 160,725,880,345.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,725,880,345.39/458,096.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,855.94

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