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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,099.62, 610,097.37 and 240,895.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,099.62, 610,097.37 and 240,895.62 is: 332,435.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,099.62 : 610,097.37 = 240,895.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,099.62/610,097.37 = 240,895.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,099.62x = 610,097.37 × 240,895.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,099.62x = 146,969,783,303.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,969,783,303.16/442,099.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,435.90

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