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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,280.08, 657,628.28 and 303,551.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,280.08, 657,628.28 and 303,551.48 is: 455,471.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,280.08 : 657,628.28 = 303,551.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,280.08/657,628.28 = 303,551.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,280.08x = 657,628.28 × 303,551.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,280.08x = 199,624,032,877.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,624,032,877.96/438,280.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,471.38

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