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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,943.60, 658,415.40 and 404,383.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,943.60, 658,415.40 and 404,383.60 is: 606,575.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,943.60 : 658,415.40 = 404,383.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,943.60/658,415.40 = 404,383.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,943.60x = 658,415.40 × 404,383.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,943.60x = 266,252,389,747.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,252,389,747.44/438,943.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,575.40

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