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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,488.55, 610,634.01 and 241,284.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,488.55, 610,634.01 and 241,284.55 is: 332,972.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,488.55 : 610,634.01 = 241,284.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,488.55/610,634.01 = 241,284.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,488.55x = 610,634.01 × 241,284.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,488.55x = 147,336,552,317.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,336,552,317.55/442,488.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,972.58

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