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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,272.76, 660,426.33 and 136,698.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,272.76, 660,426.33 and 136,698.42 is: 205,052.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,272.76 : 660,426.33 = 136,698.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,272.76/660,426.33 = 136,698.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,272.76x = 660,426.33 × 136,698.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,272.76x = 90,279,235,837.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,279,235,837.40/440,272.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,052.97

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