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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,163.80, 366,245.70 and 181,178.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,163.80, 366,245.70 and 181,178.20 is: 271,767.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,163.80 : 366,245.70 = 181,178.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,163.80/366,245.70 = 181,178.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,163.80x = 366,245.70 × 181,178.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,163.80x = 66,355,736,683.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,355,736,683.74/244,163.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,767.30

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