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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,029.60, 366,044.40 and 205,538.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,029.60, 366,044.40 and 205,538.40 is: 308,307.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,029.60 : 366,044.40 = 205,538.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,029.60/366,044.40 = 205,538.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,029.60x = 366,044.40 × 205,538.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,029.60x = 75,236,180,304.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,236,180,304.96/244,029.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,307.60

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