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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,696.58, 658,307.04 and 403,004.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,696.58, 658,307.04 and 403,004.74 is: 604,747.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,696.58 : 658,307.04 = 403,004.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,696.58/658,307.04 = 403,004.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,696.58x = 658,307.04 × 403,004.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,696.58x = 265,300,857,495.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,300,857,495.37/438,696.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,747.95

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