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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,237.66, 1,165,898.30 and 244,800.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,237.66, 1,165,898.30 and 244,800.36 is: 367,213.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,237.66 : 1,165,898.30 = 244,800.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,237.66/1,165,898.30 = 244,800.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,237.66x = 1,165,898.30 × 244,800.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,237.66x = 285,412,322,339.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,412,322,339.39/777,237.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,213.71

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