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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,636.40, 366,954.60 and 226,921.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,636.40, 366,954.60 and 226,921.70 is: 340,382.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,636.40 : 366,954.60 = 226,921.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,636.40/366,954.60 = 226,921.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,636.40x = 366,954.60 × 226,921.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,636.40x = 83,269,961,654.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,269,961,654.82/244,636.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,382.55

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