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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,423.92, 336,799.28 and 196,484.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,423.92, 336,799.28 and 196,484.88 is: 270,742.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,423.92 : 336,799.28 = 196,484.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,423.92/336,799.28 = 196,484.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,423.92x = 336,799.28 × 196,484.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,423.92x = 66,175,966,114.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,175,966,114.89/244,423.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,742.59

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