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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,218.60, 366,327.90 and 223,223.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,218.60, 366,327.90 and 223,223.40 is: 334,835.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,218.60 : 366,327.90 = 223,223.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,218.60/366,327.90 = 223,223.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,218.60x = 366,327.90 × 223,223.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,218.60x = 81,772,959,352.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,772,959,352.86/244,218.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,835.10

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