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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,791.09, 658,212.16 and 123,272.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,791.09, 658,212.16 and 123,272.60 is: 184,916.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,791.09 : 658,212.16 = 123,272.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,791.09/658,212.16 = 123,272.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,791.09x = 658,212.16 × 123,272.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,791.09x = 81,139,525,343.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,139,525,343.98/438,791.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,916.07

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