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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,811.20, 658,216.80 and 388,072.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,811.20, 658,216.80 and 388,072.80 is: 582,109.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,811.20 : 658,216.80 = 388,072.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,811.20/658,216.80 = 388,072.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,811.20x = 658,216.80 × 388,072.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,811.20x = 255,436,036,583.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,436,036,583.04/438,811.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,109.20

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