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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,126.23, 660,046.85 and 140,536.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,126.23, 660,046.85 and 140,536.62 is: 210,759.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,126.23 : 660,046.85 = 140,536.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,126.23/660,046.85 = 140,536.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,126.23x = 660,046.85 × 140,536.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,126.23x = 92,760,753,560.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,760,753,560.24/440,126.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,759.43

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