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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,264.80, 366,397.20 and 181,279.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,264.80, 366,397.20 and 181,279.20 is: 271,918.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,264.80 : 366,397.20 = 181,279.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,264.80/366,397.20 = 181,279.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,264.80x = 366,397.20 × 181,279.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,264.80x = 66,420,191,298.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,420,191,298.24/244,264.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,918.80

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