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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,254.62, 612,433.68 and 316,708.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,254.62, 612,433.68 and 316,708.78 is: 436,603.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,254.62 : 612,433.68 = 316,708.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,254.62/612,433.68 = 316,708.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,254.62x = 612,433.68 × 316,708.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,254.62x = 193,963,123,623.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,963,123,623.71/444,254.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,603.50

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