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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,075.32, 612,828.80 and 242,867

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,075.32, 612,828.80 and 242,867 is: 335,159.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,075.32 : 612,828.80 = 242,867 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,075.32/612,828.80 = 242,867/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,075.32x = 612,828.80 × 242,867
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,075.32x = 148,835,892,169.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,835,892,169.60/444,075.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,159.12

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