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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,068.24, 657,139.62 and 122,525.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,068.24, 657,139.62 and 122,525.36 is: 183,798.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,068.24 : 657,139.62 = 122,525.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,068.24/657,139.62 = 122,525.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,068.24x = 657,139.62 × 122,525.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,068.24x = 80,516,268,510.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,516,268,510.76/438,068.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,798.46

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