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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,116.80, 660,223.80 and 140,546.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,116.80, 660,223.80 and 140,546.40 is: 210,835.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,116.80 : 660,223.80 = 140,546.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,116.80/660,223.80 = 140,546.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,116.80x = 660,223.80 × 140,546.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,116.80x = 92,792,078,284.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,792,078,284.32/440,116.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,835.12

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