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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,848, 632,935.68 and 288,786.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,848, 632,935.68 and 288,786.88 is: 398,353.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,848 : 632,935.68 = 288,786.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,848/632,935.68 = 288,786.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,848x = 632,935.68 × 288,786.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,848x = 182,783,520,267.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,783,520,267.88/458,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,353.09

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