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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,741.30, 657,127.80 and 360,009.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,741.30, 657,127.80 and 360,009.30 is: 539,206.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,741.30 : 657,127.80 = 360,009.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,741.30/657,127.80 = 360,009.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,741.30x = 657,127.80 × 360,009.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,741.30x = 236,572,119,288.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,572,119,288.54/438,741.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,206.41

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