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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,007.20, 657,010.80 and 297,002.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,007.20, 657,010.80 and 297,002.40 is: 445,503.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,007.20 : 657,010.80 = 297,002.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,007.20/657,010.80 = 297,002.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,007.20x = 657,010.80 × 297,002.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,007.20x = 195,133,784,425.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,133,784,425.92/438,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,503.60

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