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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,615.40, 657,923.10 and 333,639.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,615.40, 657,923.10 and 333,639.40 is: 500,459.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,615.40 : 657,923.10 = 333,639.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,615.40/657,923.10 = 333,639.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,615.40x = 657,923.10 × 333,639.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,615.40x = 219,509,068,330.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,509,068,330.14/438,615.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,459.10

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