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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,739.46, 997,240.41 and 244,018.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,739.46, 997,240.41 and 244,018.98 is: 366,076.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,739.46 : 997,240.41 = 244,018.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,739.46/997,240.41 = 244,018.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,739.46x = 997,240.41 × 244,018.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,739.46x = 243,345,587,662.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,345,587,662.98/664,739.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,076.64

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