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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,998.64, 366,123.24 and 184,814.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,998.64, 366,123.24 and 184,814.64 is: 277,316.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,998.64 : 366,123.24 = 184,814.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,998.64/366,123.24 = 184,814.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,998.64x = 366,123.24 × 184,814.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,998.64x = 67,664,934,796.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,664,934,796.23/243,998.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,316.85

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