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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,469.80, 657,704.70 and 296,752.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,469.80, 657,704.70 and 296,752.20 is: 445,128.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,469.80 : 657,704.70 = 296,752.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,469.80/657,704.70 = 296,752.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,469.80x = 657,704.70 × 296,752.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,469.80x = 195,175,316,675.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,175,316,675.34/438,469.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,128.30

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