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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,672.74, 608,125.53 and 239,468.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,672.74, 608,125.53 and 239,468.74 is: 330,465.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,672.74 : 608,125.53 = 239,468.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,672.74/608,125.53 = 239,468.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,672.74x = 608,125.53 × 239,468.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,672.74x = 145,627,054,430.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,627,054,430.93/440,672.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,465.31

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