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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,979.95, 337,372.35 and 220,573.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,979.95, 337,372.35 and 220,573.03 is: 303,760.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,979.95 : 337,372.35 = 220,573.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,979.95/337,372.35 = 220,573.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,979.95x = 337,372.35 × 220,573.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,979.95x = 74,415,241,477.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,415,241,477.72/244,979.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,760.54

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