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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,877.90, 397,316.85 and 244,660.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,877.90, 397,316.85 and 244,660.30 is: 366,990.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,877.90 : 397,316.85 = 244,660.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,877.90/397,316.85 = 244,660.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,877.90x = 397,316.85 × 244,660.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,877.90x = 97,207,659,716.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,207,659,716.06/264,877.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,990.45

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