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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,322.88, 632,343.84 and 267,201.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,322.88, 632,343.84 and 267,201.04 is: 368,654.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,322.88 : 632,343.84 = 267,201.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,322.88/632,343.84 = 267,201.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,322.88x = 632,343.84 × 267,201.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,322.88x = 168,962,931,685.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,962,931,685.59/458,322.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,654.80

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