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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,701.20, 658,051.80 and 296,983.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,701.20, 658,051.80 and 296,983.60 is: 445,475.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,701.20 : 658,051.80 = 296,983.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,701.20/658,051.80 = 296,983.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,701.20x = 658,051.80 × 296,983.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,701.20x = 195,430,592,550.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,430,592,550.48/438,701.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,475.40

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