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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,627.20, 660,218.40 and 340,029.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,627.20, 660,218.40 and 340,029.60 is: 510,645.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,627.20 : 660,218.40 = 340,029.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,627.20/660,218.40 = 340,029.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,627.20x = 660,218.40 × 340,029.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,627.20x = 224,493,798,464.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,493,798,464.64/439,627.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,645.83

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