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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,049.80, 657,074.70 and 228,097.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,049.80, 657,074.70 and 228,097.80 is: 342,146.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,049.80 : 657,074.70 = 228,097.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,049.80/657,074.70 = 228,097.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,049.80x = 657,074.70 × 228,097.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,049.80x = 149,877,293,505.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,877,293,505.66/438,049.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,146.70

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