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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,143.98, 699,478.70 and 439,202.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,143.98, 699,478.70 and 439,202.04 is: 604,577.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,143.98 : 699,478.70 = 439,202.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,143.98/699,478.70 = 439,202.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,143.98x = 699,478.70 × 439,202.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,143.98x = 307,212,471,976.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,212,471,976.55/508,143.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,577.61

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