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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,552.40, 366,828.60 and 185,503.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,552.40, 366,828.60 and 185,503.40 is: 278,255.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,552.40 : 366,828.60 = 185,503.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,552.40/366,828.60 = 185,503.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,552.40x = 366,828.60 × 185,503.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,552.40x = 68,047,952,517.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,047,952,517.24/244,552.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,255.10

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