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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,598.26, 660,762.83 and 304,694.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,598.26, 660,762.83 and 304,694.96 is: 456,949.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,598.26 : 660,762.83 = 304,694.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,598.26/660,762.83 = 304,694.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,598.26x = 660,762.83 × 304,694.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,598.26x = 201,331,101,514.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,331,101,514.26/440,598.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,949.38

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