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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,054.23, 657,076.96 and 138,534.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,054.23, 657,076.96 and 138,534.86 is: 207,800.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,054.23 : 657,076.96 = 138,534.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,054.23/657,076.96 = 138,534.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,054.23x = 657,076.96 × 138,534.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,054.23x = 91,028,060,684.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,028,060,684.77/438,054.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,800.90

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