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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,373.76, 385,933.68 and 244,500.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,373.76, 385,933.68 and 244,500.48 is: 336,554.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,373.76 : 385,933.68 = 244,500.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,373.76/385,933.68 = 244,500.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,373.76x = 385,933.68 × 244,500.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,373.76x = 94,360,970,008.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,360,970,008.17/280,373.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,554.21

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