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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,159.03, 630,017.42 and 397,624.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,159.03, 630,017.42 and 397,624.58 is: 546,776.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,159.03 : 630,017.42 = 397,624.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,159.03/630,017.42 = 397,624.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,159.03x = 630,017.42 × 397,624.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,159.03x = 250,510,408,870.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,510,408,870.10/458,159.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,776.11

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