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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,697.94, 610,921.89 and 241,492.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,697.94, 610,921.89 and 241,492.50 is: 333,258.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,697.94 : 610,921.89 = 241,492.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,697.94/610,921.89 = 241,492.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,697.94x = 610,921.89 × 241,492.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,697.94x = 147,533,054,520.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,533,054,520.83/442,697.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,258.96

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