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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,670.90, 367,006.35 and 226,956.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,670.90, 367,006.35 and 226,956.20 is: 340,434.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,670.90 : 367,006.35 = 226,956.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,670.90/367,006.35 = 226,956.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,670.90x = 367,006.35 × 226,956.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,670.90x = 83,294,366,571.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,294,366,571.87/244,670.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,434.30

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