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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,803.40, 397,205.10 and 244,585.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,803.40, 397,205.10 and 244,585.80 is: 366,878.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,803.40 : 397,205.10 = 244,585.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,803.40/397,205.10 = 244,585.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,803.40x = 397,205.10 × 244,585.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,803.40x = 97,150,727,147.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,150,727,147.58/264,803.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,878.70

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