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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,473.80, 657,710.70 and 202,277.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,473.80, 657,710.70 and 202,277.80 is: 303,416.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,473.80 : 657,710.70 = 202,277.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,473.80/657,710.70 = 202,277.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,473.80x = 657,710.70 × 202,277.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,473.80x = 133,040,273,432.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,040,273,432.46/438,473.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,416.70

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