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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,720.80, 613,464.12 and 281,326.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,720.80, 613,464.12 and 281,326.69 is: 388,072.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,720.80 : 613,464.12 = 281,326.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,720.80/613,464.12 = 281,326.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,720.80x = 613,464.12 × 281,326.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,720.80x = 172,583,828,779.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,583,828,779.70/444,720.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,072.31

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