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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,429.80, 366,644.70 and 235,572.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,429.80, 366,644.70 and 235,572.45 is: 353,358.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,429.80 : 366,644.70 = 235,572.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,429.80/366,644.70 = 235,572.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,429.80x = 366,644.70 × 235,572.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,429.80x = 86,371,390,258.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,371,390,258.52/244,429.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,358.68

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