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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,529.68, 366,795.80 and 111,316.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,529.68, 366,795.80 and 111,316.78 is: 166,975.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,529.68 : 366,795.80 = 111,316.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,529.68/366,795.80 = 111,316.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,529.68x = 366,795.80 × 111,316.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,529.68x = 40,830,527,373.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,830,527,373.52/244,529.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,975.75

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