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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,047.80, 657,330.90 and 319,420.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,047.80, 657,330.90 and 319,420.60 is: 479,319.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,047.80 : 657,330.90 = 319,420.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,047.80/657,330.90 = 319,420.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,047.80x = 657,330.90 × 319,420.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,047.80x = 209,965,030,476.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,965,030,476.54/438,047.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,319.91

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