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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,855.81, 613,897.92 and 240,902.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,855.81, 613,897.92 and 240,902.04 is: 332,443.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,855.81 : 613,897.92 = 240,902.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,855.81/613,897.92 = 240,902.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,855.81x = 613,897.92 × 240,902.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,855.81x = 147,889,261,279.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,889,261,279.76/444,855.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,443.14

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