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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,350.96, 998,421.72 and 244,922.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,350.96, 998,421.72 and 244,922.08 is: 367,528.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,350.96 : 998,421.72 = 244,922.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,350.96/998,421.72 = 244,922.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,350.96x = 998,421.72 × 244,922.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,350.96x = 244,535,524,379.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,535,524,379.58/665,350.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,528.63

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