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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,263.96, 610,324.44 and 251,277.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,263.96, 610,324.44 and 251,277.60 is: 346,763.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,263.96 : 610,324.44 = 251,277.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,263.96/610,324.44 = 251,277.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,263.96x = 610,324.44 × 251,277.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,263.96x = 153,360,860,504.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,360,860,504.54/442,263.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,763.19

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