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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,775.70, 659,663.55 and 140,278.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,775.70, 659,663.55 and 140,278.20 is: 210,417.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,775.70 : 659,663.55 = 140,278.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,775.70/659,663.55 = 140,278.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,775.70x = 659,663.55 × 140,278.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,775.70x = 92,536,415,399.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,536,415,399.61/439,775.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,417.30

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