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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401,774.16, 554,407.98 and 240,625.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401,774.16, 554,407.98 and 240,625.08 is: 332,038.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,774.16 : 554,407.98 = 240,625.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,774.16/554,407.98 = 240,625.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,774.16x = 554,407.98 × 240,625.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,774.16x = 133,404,464,540.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,404,464,540.14/401,774.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,038.44

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