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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843,996.96, 1,265,730.72 and 244,999.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843,996.96, 1,265,730.72 and 244,999.68 is: 367,422.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843,996.96 : 1,265,730.72 = 244,999.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843,996.96/1,265,730.72 = 244,999.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843,996.96x = 1,265,730.72 × 244,999.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843,996.96x = 310,103,621,366.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,103,621,366.17/843,996.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,422.68

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