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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,772.52, 486,557.84 and 244,057.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,772.52, 486,557.84 and 244,057.73 is: 336,614.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,772.52 : 486,557.84 = 244,057.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,772.52/486,557.84 = 244,057.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,772.52x = 486,557.84 × 244,057.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,772.52x = 118,748,202,853.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,748,202,853.97/352,772.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,614.10

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