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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,832.91, 407,115.59 and 244,463.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,832.91, 407,115.59 and 244,463.97 is: 364,784.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,832.91 : 407,115.59 = 244,463.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,832.91/407,115.59 = 244,463.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,832.91x = 407,115.59 × 244,463.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,832.91x = 99,525,095,747.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,525,095,747.32/272,832.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,784.06

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