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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,687.15, 367,030.73 and 226,972.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,687.15, 367,030.73 and 226,972.45 is: 340,458.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,687.15 : 367,030.73 = 226,972.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,687.15/367,030.73 = 226,972.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,687.15x = 367,030.73 × 226,972.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,687.15x = 83,305,864,013.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,305,864,013.39/244,687.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,458.68

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