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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,760.64, 659,688.72 and 140,170.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,760.64, 659,688.72 and 140,170.80 is: 210,271.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,760.64 : 659,688.72 = 140,170.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,760.64/659,688.72 = 140,170.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,760.64x = 659,688.72 × 140,170.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,760.64x = 92,469,095,633.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,469,095,633.38/439,760.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,271.42

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