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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,737.20, 400,105.80 and 244,964.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,737.20, 400,105.80 and 244,964.40 is: 367,446.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,737.20 : 400,105.80 = 244,964.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,737.20/400,105.80 = 244,964.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,737.20x = 400,105.80 × 244,964.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,737.20x = 98,011,677,233.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,011,677,233.52/266,737.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,446.60

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