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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,429.30, 657,643.95 and 296,711.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,429.30, 657,643.95 and 296,711.70 is: 445,067.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,429.30 : 657,643.95 = 296,711.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,429.30/657,643.95 = 296,711.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,429.30x = 657,643.95 × 296,711.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,429.30x = 195,130,654,399.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,130,654,399.22/438,429.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,067.55

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