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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,452.80, 659,179.20 and 360,720.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,452.80, 659,179.20 and 360,720.80 is: 541,081.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,452.80 : 659,179.20 = 360,720.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,452.80/659,179.20 = 360,720.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,452.80x = 659,179.20 × 360,720.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,452.80x = 237,779,648,367.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,779,648,367.36/439,452.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,081.20

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