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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,456.80, 366,685.20 and 220,837.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,456.80, 366,685.20 and 220,837.20 is: 331,255.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,456.80 : 366,685.20 = 220,837.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,456.80/366,685.20 = 220,837.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,456.80x = 366,685.20 × 220,837.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,456.80x = 80,977,732,849.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,977,732,849.44/244,456.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,255.80

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