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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,270.48, 658,970.64 and 403,628.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,270.48, 658,970.64 and 403,628.40 is: 606,883.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,270.48 : 658,970.64 = 403,628.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,270.48/658,970.64 = 403,628.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,270.48x = 658,970.64 × 403,628.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,270.48x = 265,979,265,070.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,979,265,070.18/438,270.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,883.82

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