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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,809.06, 658,213.68 and 158,326.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,809.06, 658,213.68 and 158,326.22 is: 237,489.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,809.06 : 658,213.68 = 158,326.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,809.06/658,213.68 = 158,326.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,809.06x = 658,213.68 × 158,326.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,809.06x = 104,212,483,906.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,212,483,906.69/438,809.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,489.36

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