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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,234.70, 407,574.45 and 244,241.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,234.70, 407,574.45 and 244,241.10 is: 365,664.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,234.70 : 407,574.45 = 244,241.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,234.70/407,574.45 = 244,241.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,234.70x = 407,574.45 × 244,241.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,234.70x = 99,546,431,999.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,546,431,999.90/272,234.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,664.01

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