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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,955.20, 658,432.80 and 106,531.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,955.20, 658,432.80 and 106,531.20 is: 159,796.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,955.20 : 658,432.80 = 106,531.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,955.20/658,432.80 = 106,531.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,955.20x = 658,432.80 × 106,531.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,955.20x = 70,143,636,303.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,143,636,303.36/438,955.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,796.80

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