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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,184.70, 366,401.95 and 116,245.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,184.70, 366,401.95 and 116,245.54 is: 174,427.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,184.70 : 366,401.95 = 116,245.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,184.70/366,401.95 = 116,245.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,184.70x = 366,401.95 × 116,245.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,184.70x = 42,592,593,462.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,592,593,462.65/244,184.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,427.77

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