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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,745.80, 659,671.26 and 155,377.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,745.80, 659,671.26 and 155,377.48 is: 233,084.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,745.80 : 659,671.26 = 155,377.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,745.80/659,671.26 = 155,377.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,745.80x = 659,671.26 × 155,377.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,745.80x = 102,498,058,007.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,498,058,007.23/439,745.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,084.79

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