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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,214.94, 366,458.49 and 131,892.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,214.94, 366,458.49 and 131,892.78 is: 197,912.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,214.94 : 366,458.49 = 131,892.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,214.94/366,458.49 = 131,892.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,214.94x = 366,458.49 × 131,892.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,214.94x = 48,333,229,000.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,333,229,000.70/244,214.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,912.66

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