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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,979.27, 407,333.54 and 244,610.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,979.27, 407,333.54 and 244,610.24 is: 365,001.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,979.27 : 407,333.54 = 244,610.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,979.27/407,333.54 = 244,610.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,979.27x = 407,333.54 × 244,610.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,979.27x = 99,637,953,554.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,637,953,554.31/272,979.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,001.90

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