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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,628.90, 366,943.35 and 226,914.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,628.90, 366,943.35 and 226,914.20 is: 340,371.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,628.90 : 366,943.35 = 226,914.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,628.90/366,943.35 = 226,914.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,628.90x = 366,943.35 × 226,914.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,628.90x = 83,264,656,710.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,264,656,710.57/244,628.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,371.30

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