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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,653.66, 656,483.40 and 367,656.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,653.66, 656,483.40 and 367,656.44 is: 550,229.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,653.66 : 656,483.40 = 367,656.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,653.66/656,483.40 = 367,656.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,653.66x = 656,483.40 × 367,656.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,653.66x = 241,360,346,480.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,360,346,480.68/438,653.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,229.88

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