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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,632.90, 366,949.35 and 226,918.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,632.90, 366,949.35 and 226,918.20 is: 340,377.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,632.90 : 366,949.35 = 226,918.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,632.90/366,949.35 = 226,918.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,632.90x = 366,949.35 × 226,918.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,632.90x = 83,267,485,993.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,267,485,993.17/244,632.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,377.30

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