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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,721.20, 658,081.80 and 326,746.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,721.20, 658,081.80 and 326,746.80 is: 490,120.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,721.20 : 658,081.80 = 326,746.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,721.20/658,081.80 = 326,746.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,721.20x = 658,081.80 × 326,746.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,721.20x = 215,026,122,288.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,026,122,288.24/438,721.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,120.20

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