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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,660.80, 659,491.20 and 321,562.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,660.80, 659,491.20 and 321,562.80 is: 482,344.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,660.80 : 659,491.20 = 321,562.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,660.80/659,491.20 = 321,562.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,660.80x = 659,491.20 × 321,562.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,660.80x = 212,067,836,847.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,067,836,847.36/439,660.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,344.20

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