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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,327.20, 657,490.80 and 363,531.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,327.20, 657,490.80 and 363,531.80 is: 545,297.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,327.20 : 657,490.80 = 363,531.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,327.20/657,490.80 = 363,531.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,327.20x = 657,490.80 × 363,531.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,327.20x = 239,018,814,007.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,018,814,007.44/438,327.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,297.70

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