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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,889.49, 608,424.64 and 239,685.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,889.49, 608,424.64 and 239,685.49 is: 330,764.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,889.49 : 608,424.64 = 239,685.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,889.49/608,424.64 = 239,685.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,889.49x = 608,424.64 × 239,685.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,889.49x = 145,830,557,966.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,830,557,966.47/440,889.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,764.42

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