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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,507.28, 366,721.56 and 66,972.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,507.28, 366,721.56 and 66,972.78 is: 100,448.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,507.28 : 366,721.56 = 66,972.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,507.28/366,721.56 = 66,972.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,507.28x = 366,721.56 × 66,972.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,507.28x = 24,560,362,359.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,560,362,359.14/244,507.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,448.39

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