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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,906.97, 633,254.49 and 265,327.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,906.97, 633,254.49 and 265,327.10 is: 366,129.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,906.97 : 633,254.49 = 265,327.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,906.97/633,254.49 = 265,327.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,906.97x = 633,254.49 × 265,327.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,906.97x = 168,019,577,393.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,019,577,393.68/458,906.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,129.93

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