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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,223.40, 658,835.10 and 360,426.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,223.40, 658,835.10 and 360,426.60 is: 540,639.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,223.40 : 658,835.10 = 360,426.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,223.40/658,835.10 = 360,426.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,223.40x = 658,835.10 × 360,426.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,223.40x = 237,461,695,053.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,461,695,053.66/439,223.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,639.90

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