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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,372.80, 659,059.20 and 360,640.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,372.80, 659,059.20 and 360,640.80 is: 540,961.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,372.80 : 659,059.20 = 360,640.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,372.80/659,059.20 = 360,640.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,372.80x = 659,059.20 × 360,640.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,372.80x = 237,683,637,135.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,683,637,135.36/439,372.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,961.20

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