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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,585.08, 660,878.25 and 108,161.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,585.08, 660,878.25 and 108,161.08 is: 162,241.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,585.08 : 660,878.25 = 108,161.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,585.08/660,878.25 = 108,161.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,585.08x = 660,878.25 × 108,161.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,585.08x = 71,481,305,268.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,481,305,268.51/440,585.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,241.77

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