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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,299.44, 632,529.23 and 267,312.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,299.44, 632,529.23 and 267,312.82 is: 368,936.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,299.44 : 632,529.23 = 267,312.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,299.44/632,529.23 = 267,312.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,299.44x = 632,529.23 × 267,312.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,299.44x = 169,083,172,203.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,083,172,203.73/458,299.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,936.02

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