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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,901.01, 658,220.29 and 228,424.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,901.01, 658,220.29 and 228,424.13 is: 342,567.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,901.01 : 658,220.29 = 228,424.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,901.01/658,220.29 = 228,424.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,901.01x = 658,220.29 × 228,424.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,901.01x = 150,353,397,091.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,353,397,091.60/438,901.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,567.90

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