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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,560.52, 657,923.72 and 139,116.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,560.52, 657,923.72 and 139,116.48 is: 208,701.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,560.52 : 657,923.72 = 139,116.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,560.52/657,923.72 = 139,116.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,560.52x = 657,923.72 × 139,116.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,560.52x = 91,528,032,034.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,528,032,034.91/438,560.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,701.03

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