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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,236.46, 660,322.41 and 140,636.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,236.46, 660,322.41 and 140,636.59 is: 210,944.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,236.46 : 660,322.41 = 140,636.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,236.46/660,322.41 = 140,636.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,236.46x = 660,322.41 × 140,636.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,236.46x = 92,865,492,042.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,865,492,042.98/440,236.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,944.57

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