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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,944.90, 633,323.37 and 255,010.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,944.90, 633,323.37 and 255,010.12 is: 351,902.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,944.90 : 633,323.37 = 255,010.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,944.90/633,323.37 = 255,010.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,944.90x = 633,323.37 × 255,010.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,944.90x = 161,503,868,582.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,503,868,582.50/458,944.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,902.52

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