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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,064.29, 612,808.28 and 240,114.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,064.29, 612,808.28 and 240,114.72 is: 331,358.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,064.29 : 612,808.28 = 240,114.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,064.29/612,808.28 = 240,114.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,064.29x = 612,808.28 × 240,114.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,064.29x = 147,144,287,033.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,144,287,033.86/444,064.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,358.08

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