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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,135.08, 657,259.52 and 153,805.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,135.08, 657,259.52 and 153,805.23 is: 230,727.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,135.08 : 657,259.52 = 153,805.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,135.08/657,259.52 = 153,805.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,135.08x = 657,259.52 × 153,805.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,135.08x = 101,089,950,874.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,089,950,874.26/438,135.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,727.82

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