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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,305.10, 657,457.65 and 202,109.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,305.10, 657,457.65 and 202,109.10 is: 303,163.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,305.10 : 657,457.65 = 202,109.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,305.10/657,457.65 = 202,109.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,305.10x = 657,457.65 × 202,109.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,305.10x = 132,878,173,929.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,878,173,929.62/438,305.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,163.65

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