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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,636.19, 656,457.24 and 367,639.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,636.19, 656,457.24 and 367,639.03 is: 550,203.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,636.19 : 656,457.24 = 367,639.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,636.19/656,457.24 = 367,639.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,636.19x = 656,457.24 × 367,639.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,636.19x = 241,339,302,950.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,339,302,950.08/438,636.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,203.81

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