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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,254.37, 610,312.83 and 251,278.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,254.37, 610,312.83 and 251,278.24 is: 346,764.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,254.37 : 610,312.83 = 251,278.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,254.37/610,312.83 = 251,278.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,254.37x = 610,312.83 × 251,278.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,254.37x = 153,358,330,720.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,358,330,720.26/442,254.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,764.99

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