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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,508.78, 366,723.81 and 66,974.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,508.78, 366,723.81 and 66,974.27 is: 100,450.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,508.78 : 366,723.81 = 66,974.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,508.78/366,723.81 = 66,974.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,508.78x = 366,723.81 × 66,974.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,508.78x = 24,561,059,466.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,561,059,466.37/244,508.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,450.62

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