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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,538.60, 366,807.90 and 223,543.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,538.60, 366,807.90 and 223,543.40 is: 335,315.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,538.60 : 366,807.90 = 223,543.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,538.60/366,807.90 = 223,543.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,538.60x = 366,807.90 × 223,543.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,538.60x = 81,997,485,112.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,997,485,112.86/244,538.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,315.10

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