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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,849.80, 389,774.70 and 244,103.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,849.80, 389,774.70 and 244,103.40 is: 366,155.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,849.80 : 389,774.70 = 244,103.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,849.80/389,774.70 = 244,103.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,849.80x = 389,774.70 × 244,103.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,849.80x = 95,145,329,503.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,145,329,503.98/259,849.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,155.10

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