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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,511.76, 603,069.12 and 244,406.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,511.76, 603,069.12 and 244,406.24 is: 366,185.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,511.76 : 603,069.12 = 244,406.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,511.76/603,069.12 = 244,406.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,511.76x = 603,069.12 × 244,406.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,511.76x = 147,393,856,079.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,393,856,079.31/402,511.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,185.22

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