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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,438.80, 794,158.20 and 439,237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,438.80, 794,158.20 and 439,237.20 is: 658,855.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,438.80 : 794,158.20 = 439,237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,438.80/794,158.20 = 439,237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,438.80x = 794,158.20 × 439,237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,438.80x = 348,823,824,125.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,823,824,125.04/529,438.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,855.80

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