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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,225.40, 660,143.70 and 173,897.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,225.40, 660,143.70 and 173,897.40 is: 260,769.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,225.40 : 660,143.70 = 173,897.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,225.40/660,143.70 = 173,897.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,225.40x = 660,143.70 × 173,897.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,225.40x = 114,797,273,056.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,797,273,056.38/440,225.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,769.31

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