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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,801.96, 633,125.30 and 254,866.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,801.96, 633,125.30 and 254,866.12 is: 351,703.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,801.96 : 633,125.30 = 254,866.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,801.96/633,125.30 = 254,866.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,801.96x = 633,125.30 × 254,866.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,801.96x = 161,362,188,684.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,362,188,684.84/458,801.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,703.36

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