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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,377.16, 366,335.90 and 131,888.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,377.16, 366,335.90 and 131,888.82 is: 197,709.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,377.16 : 366,335.90 = 131,888.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,377.16/366,335.90 = 131,888.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,377.16x = 366,335.90 × 131,888.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,377.16x = 48,315,608,072.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,315,608,072.68/244,377.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,709.18

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