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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,429.80, 1,326,644.70 and 244,732.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,429.80, 1,326,644.70 and 244,732.30 is: 367,098.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,429.80 : 1,326,644.70 = 244,732.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,429.80/1,326,644.70 = 244,732.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,429.80x = 1,326,644.70 × 244,732.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,429.80x = 324,672,808,713.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,672,808,713.81/884,429.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,098.45

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