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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,298.15, 660,392.08 and 140,753.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,298.15, 660,392.08 and 140,753.88 is: 211,113.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,298.15 : 660,392.08 = 140,753.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,298.15/660,392.08 = 140,753.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,298.15x = 660,392.08 × 140,753.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,298.15x = 92,952,747,581.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,952,747,581.27/440,298.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,113.19

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