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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,741.44, 610,981.84 and 241,536

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,741.44, 610,981.84 and 241,536 is: 333,318.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,741.44 : 610,981.84 = 241,536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,741.44/610,981.84 = 241,536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,741.44x = 610,981.84 × 241,536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,741.44x = 147,574,109,706.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,574,109,706.24/442,741.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,318.95

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