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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,313.20, 660,261.60 and 170,567.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,313.20, 660,261.60 and 170,567.67 is: 255,770.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,313.20 : 660,261.60 = 170,567.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,313.20/660,261.60 = 170,567.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,313.20x = 660,261.60 × 170,567.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,313.20x = 112,619,282,702.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,619,282,702.47/440,313.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,770.85

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