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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,868.10, 658,302.15 and 404,308.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,868.10, 658,302.15 and 404,308.10 is: 606,462.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,868.10 : 658,302.15 = 404,308.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,868.10/658,302.15 = 404,308.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,868.10x = 658,302.15 × 404,308.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,868.10x = 266,156,891,492.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,156,891,492.42/438,868.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,462.15

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