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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,408.62, 613,279.53 and 240,455.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,408.62, 613,279.53 and 240,455.06 is: 331,825.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,408.62 : 613,279.53 = 240,455.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,408.62/613,279.53 = 240,455.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,408.62x = 613,279.53 × 240,455.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,408.62x = 147,466,166,464.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,466,166,464.89/444,408.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,825.63

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