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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,246.70, 407,592.45 and 244,253.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,246.70, 407,592.45 and 244,253.10 is: 365,682.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,246.70 : 407,592.45 = 244,253.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,246.70/407,592.45 = 244,253.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,246.70x = 407,592.45 × 244,253.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,246.70x = 99,555,719,449.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,555,719,449.10/272,246.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,682.01

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