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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,374.26, 656,980.08 and 225,133.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,374.26, 656,980.08 and 225,133.57 is: 337,401.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,374.26 : 656,980.08 = 225,133.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,374.26/656,980.08 = 225,133.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,374.26x = 656,980.08 × 225,133.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,374.26x = 147,908,270,829.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,908,270,829.29/438,374.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,401.81

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