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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,861.72, 658,317.15 and 123,294

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,861.72, 658,317.15 and 123,294 is: 184,947.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,861.72 : 658,317.15 = 123,294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,861.72/658,317.15 = 123,294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,861.72x = 658,317.15 × 123,294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,861.72x = 81,166,554,692.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,166,554,692.10/438,861.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,947.90

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