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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,656.80, 658,244.40 and 289,328.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,656.80, 658,244.40 and 289,328.80 is: 434,164.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,656.80 : 658,244.40 = 289,328.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,656.80/658,244.40 = 289,328.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,656.80x = 658,244.40 × 289,328.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,656.80x = 190,449,062,358.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,449,062,358.72/438,656.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,164.16

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