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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,327.16, 632,481.96 and 254,366.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,327.16, 632,481.96 and 254,366.12 is: 351,019.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,327.16 : 632,481.96 = 254,366.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,327.16/632,481.96 = 254,366.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,327.16x = 632,481.96 × 254,366.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,327.16x = 160,881,982,135.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,881,982,135.20/458,327.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,019.96

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