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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,151.71, 632,248.52 and 254,233.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,151.71, 632,248.52 and 254,233.67 is: 350,841.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,151.71 : 632,248.52 = 254,233.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,151.71/632,248.52 = 254,233.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,151.71x = 632,248.52 × 254,233.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,151.71x = 160,738,857,159.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,738,857,159.26/458,151.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,841.99

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