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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,029.20, 660,038.22 and 140,505.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,029.20, 660,038.22 and 140,505.99 is: 210,757.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,029.20 : 660,038.22 = 140,505.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,029.20/660,038.22 = 140,505.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,029.20x = 660,038.22 × 140,505.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,029.20x = 92,739,323,538.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,739,323,538.94/440,029.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,757.20

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