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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,695.58, 658,305.54 and 403,003.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,695.58, 658,305.54 and 403,003.74 is: 604,746.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,695.58 : 658,305.54 = 403,003.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,695.58/658,305.54 = 403,003.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,695.58x = 658,305.54 × 403,003.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,695.58x = 265,299,594,682.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,299,594,682.72/438,695.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,746.45

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