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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,266.88, 366,772.12 and 232,238.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,266.88, 366,772.12 and 232,238.32 is: 348,710.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,266.88 : 366,772.12 = 232,238.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,266.88/366,772.12 = 232,238.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,266.88x = 366,772.12 × 232,238.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,266.88x = 85,178,540,971.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,178,540,971.64/244,266.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,710.97

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