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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,299.87, 610,372.40 and 241,095.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,299.87, 610,372.40 and 241,095.87 is: 332,711.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,299.87 : 610,372.40 = 241,095.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,299.87/610,372.40 = 241,095.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,299.87x = 610,372.40 × 241,095.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,299.87x = 147,158,263,596.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,158,263,596.51/442,299.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,711.52

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