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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,364.80, 657,806.40 and 319,737.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,364.80, 657,806.40 and 319,737.60 is: 479,795.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,364.80 : 657,806.40 = 319,737.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,364.80/657,806.40 = 319,737.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,364.80x = 657,806.40 × 319,737.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,364.80x = 210,325,439,600.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,325,439,600.64/438,364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,795.46

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