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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,568.04, 632,825.12 and 254,619.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,568.04, 632,825.12 and 254,619.34 is: 351,375.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,568.04 : 632,825.12 = 254,619.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,568.04/632,825.12 = 254,619.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,568.04x = 632,825.12 × 254,619.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,568.04x = 161,129,513,116.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,129,513,116.72/458,568.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,375.37

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