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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,579.69, 366,974.97 and 132,338.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,579.69, 366,974.97 and 132,338.80 is: 198,565.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,579.69 : 366,974.97 = 132,338.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,579.69/366,974.97 = 132,338.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,579.69x = 366,974.97 × 132,338.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,579.69x = 48,565,027,159.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,565,027,159.84/244,579.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,565.25

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