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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,567.04, 632,823.74 and 254,618.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,567.04, 632,823.74 and 254,618.34 is: 351,373.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,567.04 : 632,823.74 = 254,618.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,567.04/632,823.74 = 254,618.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,567.04x = 632,823.74 × 254,618.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,567.04x = 161,128,528,918.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,128,528,918.30/458,567.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,373.99

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