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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,999.37, 660,666.65 and 260,546.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,999.37, 660,666.65 and 260,546.36 is: 390,327.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,999.37 : 660,666.65 = 260,546.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,999.37/660,666.65 = 260,546.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,999.37x = 660,666.65 × 260,546.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,999.37x = 172,134,286,224.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,134,286,224.83/440,999.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,327.74

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