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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,054.20, 657,102.90 and 228,102.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,054.20, 657,102.90 and 228,102.20 is: 342,164.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,054.20 : 657,102.90 = 228,102.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,054.20/657,102.90 = 228,102.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,054.20x = 657,102.90 × 228,102.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,054.20x = 149,886,617,116.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,886,617,116.38/438,054.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,164.55

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