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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,271.72, 366,532.86 and 116,332.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,271.72, 366,532.86 and 116,332.76 is: 174,558.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,271.72 : 366,532.86 = 116,332.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,271.72/366,532.86 = 116,332.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,271.72x = 366,532.86 × 116,332.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,271.72x = 42,639,779,234.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,639,779,234.49/244,271.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,558.80

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