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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,611.60, 660,875.40 and 381,874.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,611.60, 660,875.40 and 381,874.80 is: 574,078.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,611.60 : 660,875.40 = 381,874.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,611.60/660,875.40 = 381,874.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,611.60x = 660,875.40 × 381,874.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,611.60x = 252,371,661,199.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,371,661,199.92/439,611.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,078.71

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