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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,739.80, 657,125.55 and 360,007.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,739.80, 657,125.55 and 360,007.80 is: 539,204.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,739.80 : 657,125.55 = 360,007.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,739.80/657,125.55 = 360,007.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,739.80x = 657,125.55 × 360,007.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,739.80x = 236,570,323,579.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,570,323,579.29/438,739.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,204.16

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