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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,323.22, 957,381.15 and 301,363.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,323.22, 957,381.15 and 301,363.22 is: 451,995.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,323.22 : 957,381.15 = 301,363.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,323.22/957,381.15 = 301,363.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,323.22x = 957,381.15 × 301,363.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,323.22x = 288,519,466,131.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,519,466,131.30/638,323.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,995.88

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