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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,547.20, 659,320.80 and 297,829.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,547.20, 659,320.80 and 297,829.60 is: 446,744.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,547.20 : 659,320.80 = 297,829.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,547.20/659,320.80 = 297,829.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,547.20x = 659,320.80 × 297,829.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,547.20x = 196,365,250,135.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,365,250,135.68/439,547.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,744.40

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