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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,506.78, 366,720.81 and 66,972.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,506.78, 366,720.81 and 66,972.27 is: 100,447.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,506.78 : 366,720.81 = 66,972.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,506.78/366,720.81 = 66,972.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,506.78x = 366,720.81 × 66,972.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,506.78x = 24,560,124,767.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,560,124,767.08/244,506.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,447.62

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