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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,927.20, 409,390.80 and 244,058.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,927.20, 409,390.80 and 244,058.80 is: 366,088.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,927.20 : 409,390.80 = 244,058.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,927.20/409,390.80 = 244,058.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,927.20x = 409,390.80 × 244,058.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,927.20x = 99,915,427,379.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,915,427,379.04/272,927.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,088.20

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