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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,641.60, 366,962.40 and 226,926.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,641.60, 366,962.40 and 226,926.90 is: 340,390.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,641.60 : 366,962.40 = 226,926.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,641.60/366,962.40 = 226,926.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,641.60x = 366,962.40 × 226,926.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,641.60x = 83,273,639,848.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,273,639,848.56/244,641.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,390.35

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