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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,504.40, 366,756.60 and 104,277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,504.40, 366,756.60 and 104,277.20 is: 156,415.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,504.40 : 366,756.60 = 104,277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,504.40/366,756.60 = 104,277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,504.40x = 366,756.60 × 104,277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,504.40x = 38,244,351,329.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,244,351,329.52/244,504.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,415.80

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