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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,235.70, 399,353.55 and 244,462.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,235.70, 399,353.55 and 244,462.90 is: 366,694.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,235.70 : 399,353.55 = 244,462.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,235.70/399,353.55 = 244,462.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,235.70x = 399,353.55 × 244,462.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,235.70x = 97,627,126,958.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,627,126,958.30/266,235.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,694.35

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