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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,959.63, 609,904.28 and 240,755.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,959.63, 609,904.28 and 240,755.63 is: 332,242.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,959.63 : 609,904.28 = 240,755.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,959.63/609,904.28 = 240,755.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,959.63x = 609,904.28 × 240,755.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,959.63x = 146,837,886,723.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,837,886,723.46/441,959.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,242.76

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