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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,943.64, 633,334.24 and 254,996.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,943.64, 633,334.24 and 254,996.44 is: 351,890.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,943.64 : 633,334.24 = 254,996.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,943.64/633,334.24 = 254,996.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,943.64x = 633,334.24 × 254,996.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,943.64x = 161,497,976,530.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,497,976,530.11/458,943.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,890.65

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