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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,314, 609,015.24 and 240,109.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,314, 609,015.24 and 240,109.52 is: 331,352.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,314 : 609,015.24 = 240,109.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,314/609,015.24 = 240,109.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,314x = 609,015.24 × 240,109.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,314x = 146,230,356,949.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,230,356,949.09/441,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,352.18

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