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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,298.44, 632,527.85 and 267,311.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,298.44, 632,527.85 and 267,311.82 is: 368,934.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,298.44 : 632,527.85 = 267,311.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,298.44/632,527.85 = 267,311.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,298.44x = 632,527.85 × 267,311.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,298.44x = 169,082,170,784.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,082,170,784.19/458,298.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,934.64

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