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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,038.80, 365,669.40 and 181,053.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,038.80, 365,669.40 and 181,053.20 is: 271,291.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,038.80 : 365,669.40 = 181,053.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,038.80/365,669.40 = 181,053.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,038.80x = 365,669.40 × 181,053.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,038.80x = 66,205,615,012.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,205,615,012.08/244,038.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,291.35

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