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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,555.29, 658,063.49 and 311,292.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,555.29, 658,063.49 and 311,292.85 is: 467,102.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,555.29 : 658,063.49 = 311,292.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,555.29/658,063.49 = 311,292.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,555.29x = 658,063.49 × 311,292.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,555.29x = 204,850,460,394.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,850,460,394.87/438,555.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,102.92

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