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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,337.80, 440,006.70 and 143,601.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,337.80, 440,006.70 and 143,601.20 is: 215,401.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,337.80 : 440,006.70 = 143,601.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,337.80/440,006.70 = 143,601.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,337.80x = 440,006.70 × 143,601.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,337.80x = 63,185,490,128.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,185,490,128.04/293,337.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,401.80

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