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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,036.20, 604,488.84 and 244,441.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,036.20, 604,488.84 and 244,441.86 is: 337,329.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,036.20 : 604,488.84 = 244,441.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,036.20/604,488.84 = 244,441.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,036.20x = 604,488.84 × 244,441.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,036.20x = 147,762,376,398.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,762,376,398.84/438,036.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,329.14

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