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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,234.80, 658,852.20 and 299,266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,234.80, 658,852.20 and 299,266.80 is: 448,900.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,234.80 : 658,852.20 = 299,266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,234.80/658,852.20 = 299,266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,234.80x = 658,852.20 × 299,266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,234.80x = 197,172,589,566.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,172,589,566.96/439,234.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,900.20

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