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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,425.60, 657,638.40 and 367,566.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,425.60, 657,638.40 and 367,566.80 is: 551,350.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,425.60 : 657,638.40 = 367,566.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,425.60/657,638.40 = 367,566.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,425.60x = 657,638.40 × 367,566.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,425.60x = 241,726,042,245.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,726,042,245.12/438,425.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,350.20

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