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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,489.20, 657,690.72 and 297,241.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,489.20, 657,690.72 and 297,241.84 is: 445,833.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,489.20 : 657,690.72 = 297,241.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,489.20/657,690.72 = 297,241.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,489.20x = 657,690.72 × 297,241.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,489.20x = 195,493,199,763.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,493,199,763.73/438,489.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,833.56

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