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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655,247.63, 904,520.72 and 440,512.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655,247.63, 904,520.72 and 440,512.29 is: 608,094.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655,247.63 : 904,520.72 = 440,512.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655,247.63/904,520.72 = 440,512.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655,247.63x = 904,520.72 × 440,512.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655,247.63x = 398,452,494,820.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,452,494,820.93/655,247.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,094.52

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