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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,423.15, 657,470.70 and 154,003.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,423.15, 657,470.70 and 154,003.80 is: 230,948.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,423.15 : 657,470.70 = 154,003.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,423.15/657,470.70 = 154,003.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,423.15x = 657,470.70 × 154,003.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,423.15x = 101,252,986,188.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,252,986,188.66/438,423.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,948.08

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