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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,712.20, 658,068.30 and 326,737.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,712.20, 658,068.30 and 326,737.80 is: 490,106.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,712.20 : 658,068.30 = 326,737.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,712.20/658,068.30 = 326,737.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,712.20x = 658,068.30 × 326,737.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,712.20x = 215,015,788,591.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,015,788,591.74/438,712.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,106.70

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