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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,904.60, 658,356.90 and 404,344.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,904.60, 658,356.90 and 404,344.60 is: 606,516.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,904.60 : 658,356.90 = 404,344.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,904.60/658,356.90 = 404,344.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,904.60x = 658,356.90 × 404,344.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,904.60x = 266,203,057,387.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,203,057,387.74/438,904.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,516.90

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