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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,999.70, 658,499.55 and 297,282.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,999.70, 658,499.55 and 297,282.10 is: 445,923.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,999.70 : 658,499.55 = 297,282.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,999.70/658,499.55 = 297,282.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,999.70x = 658,499.55 × 297,282.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,999.70x = 195,760,129,073.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,760,129,073.06/438,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,923.15

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