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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,727.10, 610,960.56 and 251,740.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,727.10, 610,960.56 and 251,740.44 is: 347,400.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,727.10 : 610,960.56 = 251,740.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,727.10/610,960.56 = 251,740.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,727.10x = 610,960.56 × 251,740.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,727.10x = 153,803,480,197.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,803,480,197.05/442,727.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,400.19

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