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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,465.80, 660,698.70 and 366,982.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,465.80, 660,698.70 and 366,982.60 is: 550,473.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,465.80 : 660,698.70 = 366,982.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,465.80/660,698.70 = 366,982.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,465.80x = 660,698.70 × 366,982.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,465.80x = 242,464,926,742.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,464,926,742.62/440,465.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,473.90

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