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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,100.44, 637,675.77 and 258,110.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,100.44, 637,675.77 and 258,110.76 is: 356,180.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,100.44 : 637,675.77 = 258,110.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,100.44/637,675.77 = 258,110.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,100.44x = 637,675.77 × 258,110.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,100.44x = 164,590,977,628.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,590,977,628.29/462,100.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,180.09

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