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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,704.26, 613,687.46 and 240,749.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,704.26, 613,687.46 and 240,749.78 is: 332,232.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,704.26 : 613,687.46 = 240,749.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,704.26/613,687.46 = 240,749.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,704.26x = 613,687.46 × 240,749.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,704.26x = 147,745,120,983.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,745,120,983.76/444,704.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,232.31

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