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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,869.20, 367,303.80 and 242,536.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,869.20, 367,303.80 and 242,536.40 is: 363,804.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,869.20 : 367,303.80 = 242,536.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,869.20/367,303.80 = 242,536.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,869.20x = 367,303.80 × 242,536.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,869.20x = 89,084,541,358.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,084,541,358.32/244,869.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,804.60

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