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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,884.20, 633,267.66 and 254,948.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,884.20, 633,267.66 and 254,948.28 is: 351,832.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,884.20 : 633,267.66 = 254,948.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,884.20/633,267.66 = 254,948.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,884.20x = 633,267.66 × 254,948.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,884.20x = 161,450,500,696.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,450,500,696.63/458,884.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,832.77

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