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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,168.44, 366,388.74 and 131,846.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,168.44, 366,388.74 and 131,846.28 is: 197,842.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,168.44 : 366,388.74 = 131,846.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,168.44/366,388.74 = 131,846.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,168.44x = 366,388.74 × 131,846.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,168.44x = 48,306,992,402.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,306,992,402.89/244,168.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,842.90

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