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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,123.80, 657,477.30 and 248,583.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,123.80, 657,477.30 and 248,583.80 is: 373,041.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,123.80 : 657,477.30 = 248,583.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,123.80/657,477.30 = 248,583.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,123.80x = 657,477.30 × 248,583.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,123.80x = 163,438,205,647.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,438,205,647.74/438,123.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,041.15

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