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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,117.30, 657,175.95 and 298,149.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,117.30, 657,175.95 and 298,149.30 is: 447,223.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,117.30 : 657,175.95 = 298,149.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,117.30/657,175.95 = 298,149.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,117.30x = 657,175.95 × 298,149.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,117.30x = 195,936,549,469.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,936,549,469.34/438,117.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,223.95

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