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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,231.80, 366,347.70 and 181,246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,231.80, 366,347.70 and 181,246.20 is: 271,869.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,231.80 : 366,347.70 = 181,246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,231.80/366,347.70 = 181,246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,231.80x = 366,347.70 × 181,246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,231.80x = 66,399,128,503.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,399,128,503.74/244,231.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,869.30

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