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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,695.15, 367,042.73 and 226,980.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,695.15, 367,042.73 and 226,980.45 is: 340,470.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,695.15 : 367,042.73 = 226,980.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,695.15/367,042.73 = 226,980.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,695.15x = 367,042.73 × 226,980.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,695.15x = 83,311,524,024.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,311,524,024.63/244,695.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,470.68

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