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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,072.72, 966,108.26 and 244,617.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,072.72, 966,108.26 and 244,617.98 is: 366,926.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,072.72 : 966,108.26 = 244,617.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,072.72/966,108.26 = 244,617.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,072.72x = 966,108.26 × 244,617.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,072.72x = 236,327,446,803.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,327,446,803.52/644,072.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,926.65

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