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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,855.70, 955,471.35 and 438,401.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,855.70, 955,471.35 and 438,401.30 is: 656,700.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,855.70 : 955,471.35 = 438,401.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,855.70/955,471.35 = 438,401.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,855.70x = 955,471.35 × 438,401.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,855.70x = 418,879,881,952.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,879,881,952.76/637,855.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,700.07

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