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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,903.55, 632,776.40 and 313,733.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,903.55, 632,776.40 and 313,733.06 is: 432,602.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,903.55 : 632,776.40 = 313,733.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,903.55/632,776.40 = 313,733.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,903.55x = 632,776.40 × 313,733.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,903.55x = 198,522,873,103.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,522,873,103.90/458,903.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,602.61

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