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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,344.80, 657,517.20 and 202,148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,344.80, 657,517.20 and 202,148.80 is: 303,223.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,344.80 : 657,517.20 = 202,148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,344.80/657,517.20 = 202,148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,344.80x = 657,517.20 × 202,148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,344.80x = 132,916,312,959.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,916,312,959.36/438,344.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,223.20

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