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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,124.70, 632,190.66 and 254,173.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,124.70, 632,190.66 and 254,173.44 is: 350,747.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,124.70 : 632,190.66 = 254,173.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,124.70/632,190.66 = 254,173.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,124.70x = 632,190.66 × 254,173.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,124.70x = 160,686,074,788.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,686,074,788.07/458,124.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,747.46

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