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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,762.32, 658,143.48 and 106,338.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,762.32, 658,143.48 and 106,338.32 is: 159,507.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,762.32 : 658,143.48 = 106,338.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,762.32/658,143.48 = 106,338.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,762.32x = 658,143.48 × 106,338.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,762.32x = 69,985,871,982.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,985,871,982.15/438,762.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,507.48

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