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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,149.32, 660,090.60 and 170,229.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,149.32, 660,090.60 and 170,229.24 is: 255,292.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,149.32 : 660,090.60 = 170,229.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,149.32/660,090.60 = 170,229.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,149.32x = 660,090.60 × 170,229.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,149.32x = 112,366,721,169.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,366,721,169.14/440,149.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,292.27

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