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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,914.18, 633,264.44 and 265,334.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,914.18, 633,264.44 and 265,334.32 is: 366,139.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,914.18 : 633,264.44 = 265,334.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,914.18/633,264.44 = 265,334.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,914.18x = 633,264.44 × 265,334.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,914.18x = 168,026,790,007.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,026,790,007.59/458,914.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,139.89

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