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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,003.80, 657,521.55 and 360,271.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,003.80, 657,521.55 and 360,271.80 is: 539,600.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,003.80 : 657,521.55 = 360,271.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,003.80/657,521.55 = 360,271.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,003.80x = 657,521.55 × 360,271.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,003.80x = 236,886,472,357.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,886,472,357.29/439,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,600.05

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