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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,765.21, 658,147.77 and 106,341.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,765.21, 658,147.77 and 106,341.21 is: 159,511.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,765.21 : 658,147.77 = 106,341.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,765.21/658,147.77 = 106,341.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,765.21x = 658,147.77 × 106,341.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,765.21x = 69,988,230,220.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,988,230,220.60/438,765.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,511.80

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