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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,220.74, 608,872.79 and 250,230.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,220.74, 608,872.79 and 250,230.03 is: 345,310.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,220.74 : 608,872.79 = 250,230.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,220.74/608,872.79 = 250,230.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,220.74x = 608,872.79 × 250,230.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,220.74x = 152,358,255,256.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,358,255,256.73/441,220.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,310.73

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