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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,497.80, 365,871.90 and 223,502.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,497.80, 365,871.90 and 223,502.60 is: 334,454.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,497.80 : 365,871.90 = 223,502.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,497.80/365,871.90 = 223,502.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,497.80x = 365,871.90 × 223,502.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,497.80x = 81,773,320,916.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,773,320,916.94/244,497.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,454.22

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