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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,656.61, 613,623.87 and 240,707.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,656.61, 613,623.87 and 240,707.93 is: 332,175.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,656.61 : 613,623.87 = 240,707.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,656.61/613,623.87 = 240,707.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,656.61x = 613,623.87 × 240,707.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,656.61x = 147,704,128,478.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,704,128,478.17/444,656.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,175.72

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