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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,018.16, 657,835.32 and 339,422

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,018.16, 657,835.32 and 339,422 is: 508,598.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,018.16 : 657,835.32 = 339,422 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,018.16/657,835.32 = 339,422/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,018.16x = 657,835.32 × 339,422
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,018.16x = 223,283,779,985.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,283,779,985.04/439,018.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,598.05

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