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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,588.78, 613,532.46 and 240,639.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,588.78, 613,532.46 and 240,639.66 is: 332,082.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,588.78 : 613,532.46 = 240,639.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,588.78/613,532.46 = 240,639.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,588.78x = 613,532.46 × 240,639.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,588.78x = 147,640,242,573.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,640,242,573.36/444,588.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,082.70

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