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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,820.80, 367,231.20 and 231,042.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,820.80, 367,231.20 and 231,042.70 is: 346,564.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,820.80 : 367,231.20 = 231,042.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,820.80/367,231.20 = 231,042.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,820.80x = 367,231.20 × 231,042.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,820.80x = 84,846,087,972.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,846,087,972.24/244,820.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,564.05

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