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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,385.76, 659,129.84 and 159,035.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,385.76, 659,129.84 and 159,035.04 is: 238,571.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,385.76 : 659,129.84 = 159,035.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,385.76/659,129.84 = 159,035.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,385.76x = 659,129.84 × 159,035.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,385.76x = 104,824,740,469.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,824,740,469.59/439,385.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,571.09

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