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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,750.16, 633,070.08 and 254,802.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,750.16, 633,070.08 and 254,802.96 is: 351,625.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,750.16 : 633,070.08 = 254,802.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,750.16/633,070.08 = 254,802.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,750.16x = 633,070.08 × 254,802.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,750.16x = 161,308,130,271.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,308,130,271.44/458,750.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,625.23

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