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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,227.88, 660,309.53 and 140,628.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,227.88, 660,309.53 and 140,628.02 is: 210,931.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,227.88 : 660,309.53 = 140,628.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,227.88/660,309.53 = 140,628.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,227.88x = 660,309.53 × 140,628.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,227.88x = 92,858,022,479.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,858,022,479.71/440,227.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,931.71

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