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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,624.96, 610,874.08 and 251,666.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,624.96, 610,874.08 and 251,666.96 is: 347,329.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,624.96 : 610,874.08 = 251,666.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,624.96/610,874.08 = 251,666.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,624.96x = 610,874.08 × 251,666.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,624.96x = 153,736,822,656.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,736,822,656.40/442,624.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,329.76

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