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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,593.44, 632,717.03 and 264,930.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,593.44, 632,717.03 and 264,930.48 is: 365,522.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,593.44 : 632,717.03 = 264,930.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,593.44/632,717.03 = 264,930.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,593.44x = 632,717.03 × 264,930.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,593.44x = 167,626,023,886.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,626,023,886.79/458,593.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,522.07

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