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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,825.41, 659,750.40 and 155,475.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,825.41, 659,750.40 and 155,475.77 is: 233,217.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,825.41 : 659,750.40 = 155,475.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,825.41/659,750.40 = 155,475.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,825.41x = 659,750.40 × 155,475.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,825.41x = 102,575,198,149.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,575,198,149.06/439,825.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,217.99

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