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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,637.60, 366,956.40 and 205,271.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,637.60, 366,956.40 and 205,271.60 is: 307,907.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,637.60 : 366,956.40 = 205,271.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,637.60/366,956.40 = 205,271.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,637.60x = 366,956.40 × 205,271.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,637.60x = 75,325,727,358.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,325,727,358.24/244,637.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,907.40

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