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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,609.90, 366,914.85 and 226,895.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,609.90, 366,914.85 and 226,895.20 is: 340,342.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,609.90 : 366,914.85 = 226,895.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,609.90/366,914.85 = 226,895.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,609.90x = 366,914.85 × 226,895.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,609.90x = 83,251,218,273.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,251,218,273.72/244,609.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,342.80

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