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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,301.80, 657,068.70 and 297,604.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,301.80, 657,068.70 and 297,604.20 is: 446,145.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,301.80 : 657,068.70 = 297,604.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,301.80/657,068.70 = 297,604.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,301.80x = 657,068.70 × 297,604.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,301.80x = 195,546,404,808.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,546,404,808.54/438,301.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,145.57

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