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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,258.92, 366,395.49 and 208,494.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,258.92, 366,395.49 and 208,494.72 is: 312,748.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,258.92 : 366,395.49 = 208,494.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,258.92/366,395.49 = 208,494.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,258.92x = 366,395.49 × 208,494.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,258.92x = 76,391,525,096.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,391,525,096.81/244,258.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,748.15

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