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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,971.20, 367,456.80 and 203,499.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,971.20, 367,456.80 and 203,499.20 is: 305,248.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,971.20 : 367,456.80 = 203,499.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,971.20/367,456.80 = 203,499.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,971.20x = 367,456.80 × 203,499.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,971.20x = 74,777,164,834.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,777,164,834.56/244,971.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,248.80

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