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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,621.30, 366,931.95 and 205,255.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,621.30, 366,931.95 and 205,255.30 is: 307,882.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,621.30 : 366,931.95 = 205,255.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,621.30/366,931.95 = 205,255.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,621.30x = 366,931.95 × 205,255.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,621.30x = 75,314,727,476.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,314,727,476.84/244,621.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,882.95

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