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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,329.59, 660,286.22 and 170,584.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,329.59, 660,286.22 and 170,584.07 is: 255,795.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,329.59 : 660,286.22 = 170,584.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,329.59/660,286.22 = 170,584.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,329.59x = 660,286.22 × 170,584.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,329.59x = 112,634,306,618.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,634,306,618.16/440,329.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,795.45

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