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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,621.60, 632,876.52 and 254,685.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,621.60, 632,876.52 and 254,685.47 is: 351,454.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,621.60 : 632,876.52 = 254,685.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,621.60/632,876.52 = 254,685.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,621.60x = 632,876.52 × 254,685.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,621.60x = 161,184,451,738.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,184,451,738.85/458,621.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,454.13

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