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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,319.24, 632,615.40 and 297,184.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,319.24, 632,615.40 and 297,184.32 is: 410,201.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,319.24 : 632,615.40 = 297,184.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,319.24/632,615.40 = 297,184.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,319.24x = 632,615.40 × 297,184.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,319.24x = 188,003,377,470.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,003,377,470.53/458,319.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,201.80

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