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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443,429.08, 611,931.18 and 242,225.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443,429.08, 611,931.18 and 242,225.08 is: 334,270.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443,429.08 : 611,931.18 = 242,225.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443,429.08/611,931.18 = 242,225.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443,429.08x = 611,931.18 × 242,225.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443,429.08x = 148,225,079,029.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,225,079,029.99/443,429.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,270.09

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