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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,582.40, 366,873.60 and 226,867.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,582.40, 366,873.60 and 226,867.70 is: 340,301.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,582.40 : 366,873.60 = 226,867.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,582.40/366,873.60 = 226,867.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,582.40x = 366,873.60 × 226,867.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,582.40x = 83,231,769,822.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,231,769,822.72/244,582.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,301.55

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