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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,237.20, 658,855.80 and 432,238.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,237.20, 658,855.80 and 432,238.80 is: 648,358.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,237.20 : 658,855.80 = 432,238.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,237.20/658,855.80 = 432,238.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,237.20x = 658,855.80 × 432,238.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,237.20x = 284,783,040,365.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,783,040,365.04/439,237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,358.20

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