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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,221.40, 658,832.10 and 360,424.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,221.40, 658,832.10 and 360,424.60 is: 540,636.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,221.40 : 658,832.10 = 360,424.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,221.40/658,832.10 = 360,424.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,221.40x = 658,832.10 × 360,424.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,221.40x = 237,459,296,109.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,459,296,109.66/439,221.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,636.90

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