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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,868.20, 367,302.30 and 242,535.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,868.20, 367,302.30 and 242,535.40 is: 363,803.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,868.20 : 367,302.30 = 242,535.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,868.20/367,302.30 = 242,535.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,868.20x = 367,302.30 × 242,535.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,868.20x = 89,083,810,251.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,083,810,251.42/244,868.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,803.10

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