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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,740.99, 604,877.07 and 348,396.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,740.99, 604,877.07 and 348,396.02 is: 480,321.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,740.99 : 604,877.07 = 348,396.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,740.99/604,877.07 = 348,396.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,740.99x = 604,877.07 × 348,396.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,740.99x = 210,736,762,367.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,736,762,367.92/438,740.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,321.57

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