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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,535.86, 660,480.60 and 140,843.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,535.86, 660,480.60 and 140,843.96 is: 211,162.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,535.86 : 660,480.60 = 140,843.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,535.86/660,480.60 = 140,843.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,535.86x = 660,480.60 × 140,843.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,535.86x = 93,024,703,207.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,024,703,207.18/440,535.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,162.61

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