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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,814.80, 659,722.20 and 299,846.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,814.80, 659,722.20 and 299,846.80 is: 449,770.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,814.80 : 659,722.20 = 299,846.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,814.80/659,722.20 = 299,846.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,814.80x = 659,722.20 × 299,846.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,814.80x = 197,815,590,558.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,815,590,558.96/439,814.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,770.20

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