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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,443.66, 660,763.93 and 140,942.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,443.66, 660,763.93 and 140,942.22 is: 211,444.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,443.66 : 660,763.93 = 140,942.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,443.66/660,763.93 = 140,942.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,443.66x = 660,763.93 × 140,942.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,443.66x = 93,129,531,886.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,129,531,886.31/440,443.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,444.83

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