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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,905.60, 367,358.40 and 205,539.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,905.60, 367,358.40 and 205,539.60 is: 308,309.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,905.60 : 367,358.40 = 205,539.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,905.60/367,358.40 = 205,539.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,905.60x = 367,358.40 × 205,539.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,905.60x = 75,506,698,592.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,506,698,592.64/244,905.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,309.40

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