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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,027.70, 660,035.97 and 140,504.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,027.70, 660,035.97 and 140,504.48 is: 210,754.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,027.70 : 660,035.97 = 140,504.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,027.70/660,035.97 = 140,504.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,027.70x = 660,035.97 × 140,504.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,027.70x = 92,738,010,746.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,738,010,746.15/440,027.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,754.94

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