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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,783.20, 659,674.80 and 304,480.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,783.20, 659,674.80 and 304,480.80 is: 456,721.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,783.20 : 659,674.80 = 304,480.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,783.20/659,674.80 = 304,480.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,783.20x = 659,674.80 × 304,480.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,783.20x = 200,858,310,843.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,858,310,843.84/439,783.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,721.20

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