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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,248.80, 656,989.20 and 297,551.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,248.80, 656,989.20 and 297,551.20 is: 446,066.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,248.80 : 656,989.20 = 297,551.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,248.80/656,989.20 = 297,551.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,248.80x = 656,989.20 × 297,551.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,248.80x = 195,487,924,847.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,487,924,847.04/438,248.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,066.08

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