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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,645.20, 366,967.80 and 222,872.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,645.20, 366,967.80 and 222,872.40 is: 334,308.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,645.20 : 366,967.80 = 222,872.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,645.20/366,967.80 = 222,872.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,645.20x = 366,967.80 × 222,872.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,645.20x = 81,786,994,308.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,786,994,308.72/244,645.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,308.60

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