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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,151.80, 657,227.70 and 298,183.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,151.80, 657,227.70 and 298,183.80 is: 447,275.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,151.80 : 657,227.70 = 298,183.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,151.80/657,227.70 = 298,183.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,151.80x = 657,227.70 × 298,183.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,151.80x = 195,974,653,051.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,974,653,051.26/438,151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,275.70

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