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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,799.76, 658,224.16 and 123,232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,799.76, 658,224.16 and 123,232 is: 184,854.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,799.76 : 658,224.16 = 123,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,799.76/658,224.16 = 123,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,799.76x = 658,224.16 × 123,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,799.76x = 81,114,279,685.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,114,279,685.12/438,799.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,854.89

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