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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,639.04, 495,912.96 and 244,992

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,639.04, 495,912.96 and 244,992 is: 337,824.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,639.04 : 495,912.96 = 244,992 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,639.04/495,912.96 = 244,992/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,639.04x = 495,912.96 × 244,992
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,639.04x = 121,494,707,896.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,494,707,896.32/359,639.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,824.02

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