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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,104.56, 660,156.81 and 240,315.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,104.56, 660,156.81 and 240,315.94 is: 360,473.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,104.56 : 660,156.81 = 240,315.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,104.56/660,156.81 = 240,315.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,104.56x = 660,156.81 × 240,315.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,104.56x = 158,646,204,342.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,646,204,342.55/440,104.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,473.89

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