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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,223.72, 657,269.56 and 138,665.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,223.72, 657,269.56 and 138,665.34 is: 207,977.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,223.72 : 657,269.56 = 138,665.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,223.72/657,269.56 = 138,665.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,223.72x = 657,269.56 × 138,665.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,223.72x = 91,140,507,009.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,140,507,009.05/438,223.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,977.12

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