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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,232.28, 660,644.34 and 155,921.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,232.28, 660,644.34 and 155,921.80 is: 233,987.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,232.28 : 660,644.34 = 155,921.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,232.28/660,644.34 = 155,921.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,232.28x = 660,644.34 × 155,921.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,232.28x = 103,008,854,652.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,008,854,652.61/440,232.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,987.51

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