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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,125.70, 632,192.04 and 254,174.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,125.70, 632,192.04 and 254,174.44 is: 350,748.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,125.70 : 632,192.04 = 254,174.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,125.70/632,192.04 = 254,174.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,125.70x = 632,192.04 × 254,174.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,125.70x = 160,687,057,739.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,687,057,739.46/458,125.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,748.84

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