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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,889.13, 658,333.97 and 106,465.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,889.13, 658,333.97 and 106,465.13 is: 159,697.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,889.13 : 658,333.97 = 106,465.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,889.13/658,333.97 = 106,465.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,889.13x = 658,333.97 × 106,465.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,889.13x = 70,089,607,875.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,089,607,875.47/438,889.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,697.75

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