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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,315.60, 657,473.40 and 367,456.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,315.60, 657,473.40 and 367,456.80 is: 551,185.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,315.60 : 657,473.40 = 367,456.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,315.60/657,473.40 = 367,456.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,315.60x = 657,473.40 × 367,456.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,315.60x = 241,593,071,649.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,593,071,649.12/438,315.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,185.20

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