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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,947.66, 633,343.17 and 252,219.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,947.66, 633,343.17 and 252,219.46 is: 348,060.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,947.66 : 633,343.17 = 252,219.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,947.66/633,343.17 = 252,219.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,947.66x = 633,343.17 × 252,219.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,947.66x = 159,741,472,332.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,741,472,332.09/458,947.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,060.33

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