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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,475.80, 660,713.70 and 263,328.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,475.80, 660,713.70 and 263,328.80 is: 394,993.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,475.80 : 660,713.70 = 263,328.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,475.80/660,713.70 = 263,328.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,475.80x = 660,713.70 × 263,328.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,475.80x = 173,984,945,764.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,984,945,764.56/440,475.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,993.20

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