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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,330.16, 632,502.36 and 254,394.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,330.16, 632,502.36 and 254,394.18 is: 351,067.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,330.16 : 632,502.36 = 254,394.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,330.16/632,502.36 = 254,394.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,330.16x = 632,502.36 × 254,394.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,330.16x = 160,904,919,220.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,904,919,220.27/458,330.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,067.71

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