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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,677.46, 658,016.12 and 239,165.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,677.46, 658,016.12 and 239,165.63 is: 358,748.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,677.46 : 658,016.12 = 239,165.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,677.46/658,016.12 = 239,165.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,677.46x = 658,016.12 × 239,165.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,677.46x = 157,374,835,404.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,374,835,404.05/438,677.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,748.40

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