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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,295.28, 618,419.23 and 244,879.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,295.28, 618,419.23 and 244,879.02 is: 367,304.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,295.28 : 618,419.23 = 244,879.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,295.28/618,419.23 = 244,879.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,295.28x = 618,419.23 × 244,879.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,295.28x = 151,437,893,437.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,437,893,437.73/412,295.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,304.45

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