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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,635.92, 660,978.96 and 125,068

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,635.92, 660,978.96 and 125,068 is: 187,609.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,635.92 : 660,978.96 = 125,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,635.92/660,978.96 = 125,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,635.92x = 660,978.96 × 125,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,635.92x = 82,667,316,569.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,667,316,569.28/440,635.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,609.12

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