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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,682.44, 613,656.81 and 240,728.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,682.44, 613,656.81 and 240,728.49 is: 332,202.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,682.44 : 613,656.81 = 240,728.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,682.44/613,656.81 = 240,728.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,682.44x = 613,656.81 × 240,728.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,682.44x = 147,724,677,249.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,724,677,249.52/444,682.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,202.63

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