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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,058.70, 657,109.65 and 228,106.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,058.70, 657,109.65 and 228,106.70 is: 342,171.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,058.70 : 657,109.65 = 228,106.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,058.70/657,109.65 = 228,106.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,058.70x = 657,109.65 × 228,106.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,058.70x = 149,891,113,799.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,891,113,799.66/438,058.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,171.30

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