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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,015.80, 660,023.70 and 300,047.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,015.80, 660,023.70 and 300,047.80 is: 450,071.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,015.80 : 660,023.70 = 300,047.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,015.80/660,023.70 = 300,047.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,015.80x = 660,023.70 × 300,047.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,015.80x = 198,038,659,132.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,038,659,132.86/440,015.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,071.70

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