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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,513.78, 366,731.31 and 66,979.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,513.78, 366,731.31 and 66,979.28 is: 100,458.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,513.78 : 366,731.31 = 66,979.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,513.78/366,731.31 = 66,979.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,513.78x = 366,731.31 × 66,979.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,513.78x = 24,563,399,097.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,563,399,097.26/244,513.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,458.14

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