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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,197.76, 660,279.33 and 155,876.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,197.76, 660,279.33 and 155,876.82 is: 233,809.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,197.76 : 660,279.33 = 155,876.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,197.76/660,279.33 = 155,876.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,197.76x = 660,279.33 × 155,876.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,197.76x = 102,922,242,272.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,922,242,272.13/440,197.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,809.10

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