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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,462.13, 632,776.77 and 349,848.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,462.13, 632,776.77 and 349,848.69 is: 482,866.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,462.13 : 632,776.77 = 349,848.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,462.13/632,776.77 = 349,848.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,462.13x = 632,776.77 × 349,848.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,462.13x = 221,376,124,046.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,376,124,046.93/458,462.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,866.76

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