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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443,475.36, 611,994.96 and 242,272.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443,475.36, 611,994.96 and 242,272.80 is: 334,335.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443,475.36 : 611,994.96 = 242,272.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443,475.36/611,994.96 = 242,272.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443,475.36x = 611,994.96 × 242,272.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443,475.36x = 148,269,732,545.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,269,732,545.09/443,475.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,335.90

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