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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,451.02, 659,171.72 and 333,485.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,451.02, 659,171.72 and 333,485.91 is: 500,225.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,451.02 : 659,171.72 = 333,485.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,451.02/659,171.72 = 333,485.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,451.02x = 659,171.72 × 333,485.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,451.02x = 219,824,481,724.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,824,481,724.18/439,451.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,225.22

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