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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,733.62, 613,727.85 and 240,779.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,733.62, 613,727.85 and 240,779.13 is: 332,272.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,733.62 : 613,727.85 = 240,779.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,733.62/613,727.85 = 240,779.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,733.62x = 613,727.85 × 240,779.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,733.62x = 147,772,857,779.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,772,857,779.77/444,733.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,272.74

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