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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,851.79, 658,403.77 and 182,634.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,851.79, 658,403.77 and 182,634.48 is: 274,004.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,851.79 : 658,403.77 = 182,634.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,851.79/658,403.77 = 182,634.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,851.79x = 658,403.77 × 182,634.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,851.79x = 120,247,230,163.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,247,230,163.99/438,851.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,004.19

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