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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,668.80, 659,503.20 and 321,570.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,668.80, 659,503.20 and 321,570.80 is: 482,356.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,668.80 : 659,503.20 = 321,570.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,668.80/659,503.20 = 321,570.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,668.80x = 659,503.20 × 321,570.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,668.80x = 212,076,971,626.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,076,971,626.56/439,668.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,356.20

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