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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,181.32, 660,272.02 and 229,770.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,181.32, 660,272.02 and 229,770.04 is: 344,655.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,181.32 : 660,272.02 = 229,770.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,181.32/660,272.02 = 229,770.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,181.32x = 660,272.02 × 229,770.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,181.32x = 151,710,728,446.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,710,728,446.28/440,181.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,655.08

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