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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,127.70, 632,194.80 and 254,176.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,127.70, 632,194.80 and 254,176.45 is: 350,751.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,127.70 : 632,194.80 = 254,176.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,127.70/632,194.80 = 254,176.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,127.70x = 632,194.80 × 254,176.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,127.70x = 160,689,029,972.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,689,029,972.46/458,127.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,751.61

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