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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,823.80, 367,235.70 and 231,045.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,823.80, 367,235.70 and 231,045.70 is: 346,568.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,823.80 : 367,235.70 = 231,045.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,823.80/367,235.70 = 231,045.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,823.80x = 367,235.70 × 231,045.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,823.80x = 84,848,229,371.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,848,229,371.49/244,823.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,568.55

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