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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,069.31, 610,055.69 and 240,865.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,069.31, 610,055.69 and 240,865.31 is: 332,394.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,069.31 : 610,055.69 = 240,865.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,069.31/610,055.69 = 240,865.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,069.31x = 610,055.69 × 240,865.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,069.31x = 146,941,253,209.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,941,253,209.93/442,069.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,394.15

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