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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,664.60, 657,996.90 and 202,468.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,664.60, 657,996.90 and 202,468.60 is: 303,702.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,664.60 : 657,996.90 = 202,468.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,664.60/657,996.90 = 202,468.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,664.60x = 657,996.90 × 202,468.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,664.60x = 133,223,711,147.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,223,711,147.34/438,664.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,702.90

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