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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,875.80, 366,924.90 and 205,218.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,875.80, 366,924.90 and 205,218.20 is: 307,501.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,875.80 : 366,924.90 = 205,218.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,875.80/366,924.90 = 205,218.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,875.80x = 366,924.90 × 205,218.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,875.80x = 75,299,667,513.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,299,667,513.18/244,875.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,501.47

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