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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,402.80, 657,604.20 and 202,206.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,402.80, 657,604.20 and 202,206.80 is: 303,310.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,402.80 : 657,604.20 = 202,206.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,402.80/657,604.20 = 202,206.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,402.80x = 657,604.20 × 202,206.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,402.80x = 132,972,040,948.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,972,040,948.56/438,402.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,310.20

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