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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,109.75, 660,167.36 and 155,738.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,109.75, 660,167.36 and 155,738.39 is: 233,608.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,109.75 : 660,167.36 = 155,738.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,109.75/660,167.36 = 155,738.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,109.75x = 660,167.36 × 155,738.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,109.75x = 102,813,400,998.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,813,400,998.26/440,109.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,608.55

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