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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,564.80, 366,847.20 and 177,642.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,564.80, 366,847.20 and 177,642.60 is: 266,463.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,564.80 : 366,847.20 = 177,642.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,564.80/366,847.20 = 177,642.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,564.80x = 366,847.20 × 177,642.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,564.80x = 65,167,690,410.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,167,690,410.72/244,564.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,463.90

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