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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,903.70, 659,855.55 and 370,783.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,903.70, 659,855.55 and 370,783.70 is: 556,175.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,903.70 : 659,855.55 = 370,783.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,903.70/659,855.55 = 370,783.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,903.70x = 659,855.55 × 370,783.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,903.70x = 244,663,682,294.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,663,682,294.54/439,903.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,175.55

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