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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,281.60, 660,422.40 and 124,734.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,281.60, 660,422.40 and 124,734.40 is: 187,101.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,281.60 : 660,422.40 = 124,734.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,281.60/660,422.40 = 124,734.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,281.60x = 660,422.40 × 124,734.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,281.60x = 82,377,391,810.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,377,391,810.56/440,281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,101.60

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