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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,645.70, 366,968.55 and 223,978.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,645.70, 366,968.55 and 223,978.55 is: 335,967.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,645.70 : 366,968.55 = 223,978.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,645.70/366,968.55 = 223,978.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,645.70x = 366,968.55 × 223,978.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,645.70x = 82,193,083,724.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,193,083,724.60/244,645.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,967.83

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