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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,465.68, 605,133.72 and 364,747.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,465.68, 605,133.72 and 364,747.92 is: 503,394.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,465.68 : 605,133.72 = 364,747.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,465.68/605,133.72 = 364,747.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,465.68x = 605,133.72 × 364,747.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,465.68x = 220,721,265,691.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,721,265,691.86/438,465.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,394.62

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