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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,847.40, 608,375.48 and 239,647.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,847.40, 608,375.48 and 239,647.72 is: 330,717.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,847.40 : 608,375.48 = 239,647.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,847.40/608,375.48 = 239,647.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,847.40x = 608,375.48 × 239,647.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,847.40x = 145,795,796,685.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,795,796,685.91/440,847.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,717.15

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