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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,052.80, 657,079.20 and 105,628.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,052.80, 657,079.20 and 105,628.80 is: 158,443.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,052.80 : 657,079.20 = 105,628.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,052.80/657,079.20 = 105,628.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,052.80x = 657,079.20 × 105,628.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,052.80x = 69,406,487,400.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,406,487,400.96/438,052.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,443.20

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