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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,727.28, 610,960.79 and 251,740.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,727.28, 610,960.79 and 251,740.67 is: 347,400.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,727.28 : 610,960.79 = 251,740.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,727.28/610,960.79 = 251,740.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,727.28x = 610,960.79 × 251,740.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,727.28x = 153,803,676,192.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,803,676,192.88/442,727.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,400.49

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