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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,697.62, 613,681.95 and 240,748.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,697.62, 613,681.95 and 240,748.46 is: 332,232.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,697.62 : 613,681.95 = 240,748.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,697.62/613,681.95 = 240,748.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,697.62x = 613,681.95 × 240,748.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,697.62x = 147,742,984,392.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,742,984,392.30/444,697.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,232.46

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