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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,498.08, 660,772.14 and 124,930

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,498.08, 660,772.14 and 124,930 is: 187,402.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,498.08 : 660,772.14 = 124,930 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,498.08/660,772.14 = 124,930/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,498.08x = 660,772.14 × 124,930
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,498.08x = 82,550,263,450.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,550,263,450.20/440,498.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,402.10

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