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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,985.52, 658,668.04 and 154,878.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,985.52, 658,668.04 and 154,878.84 is: 232,385.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,985.52 : 658,668.04 = 154,878.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,985.52/658,668.04 = 154,878.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,985.52x = 658,668.04 × 154,878.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,985.52x = 102,013,741,980.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,013,741,980.27/438,985.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,385.21

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