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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,478.31, 613,375.37 and 240,524.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,478.31, 613,375.37 and 240,524.76 is: 331,921.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,478.31 : 613,375.37 = 240,524.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,478.31/613,375.37 = 240,524.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,478.31x = 613,375.37 × 240,524.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,478.31x = 147,531,963,659.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,531,963,659.16/444,478.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,921.63

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