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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,672.40, 367,008.60 and 226,957.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,672.40, 367,008.60 and 226,957.70 is: 340,436.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,672.40 : 367,008.60 = 226,957.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,672.40/367,008.60 = 226,957.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,672.40x = 367,008.60 × 226,957.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,672.40x = 83,295,427,736.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,295,427,736.22/244,672.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,436.55

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