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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,997.60, 658,525.20 and 123,464.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,997.60, 658,525.20 and 123,464.80 is: 185,205.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,997.60 : 658,525.20 = 123,464.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,997.60/658,525.20 = 123,464.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,997.60x = 658,525.20 × 123,464.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,997.60x = 81,304,682,112.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,304,682,112.96/438,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,205.30

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