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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,347.79, 632,526.68 and 254,411.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,347.79, 632,526.68 and 254,411.84 is: 351,092.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,347.79 : 632,526.68 = 254,411.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,347.79/632,526.68 = 254,411.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,347.79x = 632,526.68 × 254,411.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,347.79x = 160,922,273,981.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,922,273,981.29/458,347.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,092.07

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