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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,487.55, 610,632.63 and 241,283.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,487.55, 610,632.63 and 241,283.55 is: 332,971.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,487.55 : 610,632.63 = 241,283.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,487.55/610,632.63 = 241,283.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,487.55x = 610,632.63 × 241,283.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,487.55x = 147,335,608,712.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,335,608,712.24/442,487.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,971.20

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