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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,192.62, 632,309.25 and 254,244.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,192.62, 632,309.25 and 254,244.34 is: 350,859.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,192.62 : 632,309.25 = 254,244.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,192.62/632,309.25 = 254,244.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,192.62x = 632,309.25 × 254,244.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,192.62x = 160,761,047,942.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,761,047,942.15/458,192.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,859.09

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