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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,015.20, 660,022.80 and 316,520.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,015.20, 660,022.80 and 316,520.80 is: 474,781.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,015.20 : 660,022.80 = 316,520.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,015.20/660,022.80 = 316,520.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,015.20x = 660,022.80 × 316,520.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,015.20x = 208,910,944,674.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,910,944,674.24/440,015.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,781.20

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