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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,979.96, 337,372.32 and 220,573.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,979.96, 337,372.32 and 220,573.04 is: 303,760.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,979.96 : 337,372.32 = 220,573.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,979.96/337,372.32 = 220,573.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,979.96x = 337,372.32 × 220,573.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,979.96x = 74,415,238,234.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,415,238,234.25/244,979.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,760.51

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