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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,562.21, 660,843.94 and 108,138.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,562.21, 660,843.94 and 108,138.21 is: 162,207.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,562.21 : 660,843.94 = 108,138.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,562.21/660,843.94 = 108,138.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,562.21x = 660,843.94 × 108,138.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,562.21x = 71,462,480,760.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,462,480,760.95/440,562.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,207.47

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