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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,720.48, 997,212.16 and 244,000

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,720.48, 997,212.16 and 244,000 is: 366,048.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,720.48 : 997,212.16 = 244,000 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,720.48/997,212.16 = 244,000/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,720.48x = 997,212.16 × 244,000
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,720.48x = 243,319,767,040
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,319,767,040/664,720.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,048.25

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