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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,988.52, 658,672.54 and 154,881.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,988.52, 658,672.54 and 154,881.84 is: 232,389.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,988.52 : 658,672.54 = 154,881.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,988.52/658,672.54 = 154,881.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,988.52x = 658,672.54 × 154,881.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,988.52x = 102,016,414,952.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,016,414,952.67/438,988.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,389.71

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