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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,255.20, 366,382.80 and 202,783.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,255.20, 366,382.80 and 202,783.20 is: 304,174.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,255.20 : 366,382.80 = 202,783.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,255.20/366,382.80 = 202,783.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,255.20x = 366,382.80 × 202,783.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,255.20x = 74,296,276,608.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,296,276,608.96/244,255.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,174.80

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