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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,825.20, 659,737.80 and 432,049.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,825.20, 659,737.80 and 432,049.20 is: 648,073.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,825.20 : 659,737.80 = 432,049.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,825.20/659,737.80 = 432,049.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,825.20x = 659,737.80 × 432,049.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,825.20x = 285,039,188,699.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,039,188,699.76/439,825.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,073.80

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