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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,733.54, 633,030.66 and 254,797.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,733.54, 633,030.66 and 254,797.59 is: 351,608.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,733.54 : 633,030.66 = 254,797.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,733.54/633,030.66 = 254,797.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,733.54x = 633,030.66 × 254,797.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,733.54x = 161,294,686,564.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,294,686,564.11/458,733.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,608.66

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