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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,215.40, 366,323.10 and 185,166.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,215.40, 366,323.10 and 185,166.40 is: 277,749.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,215.40 : 366,323.10 = 185,166.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,215.40/366,323.10 = 185,166.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,215.40x = 366,323.10 × 185,166.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,215.40x = 67,830,729,663.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,830,729,663.84/244,215.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,749.60

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