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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,427.70, 659,141.55 and 252,803.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,427.70, 659,141.55 and 252,803.70 is: 379,205.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,427.70 : 659,141.55 = 252,803.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,427.70/659,141.55 = 252,803.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,427.70x = 659,141.55 × 252,803.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,427.70x = 166,633,422,663.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,633,422,663.74/439,427.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,205.55

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