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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,977.52, 633,207.48 and 265,349.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,977.52, 633,207.48 and 265,349.58 is: 366,077.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,977.52 : 633,207.48 = 265,349.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,977.52/633,207.48 = 265,349.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,977.52x = 633,207.48 × 265,349.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,977.52x = 168,021,338,870.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,021,338,870.86/458,977.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,077.49

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