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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,247.20, 366,370.80 and 228,695.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,247.20, 366,370.80 and 228,695.20 is: 343,042.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,247.20 : 366,370.80 = 228,695.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,247.20/366,370.80 = 228,695.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,247.20x = 366,370.80 × 228,695.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,247.20x = 83,787,243,380.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,787,243,380.16/244,247.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,042.80

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