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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,319.94, 660,271.73 and 170,574.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,319.94, 660,271.73 and 170,574.41 is: 255,780.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,319.94 : 660,271.73 = 170,574.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,319.94/660,271.73 = 170,574.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,319.94x = 660,271.73 × 170,574.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,319.94x = 112,625,461,582.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,625,461,582.24/440,319.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,780.97

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