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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,583.69, 366,980.97 and 132,342.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,583.69, 366,980.97 and 132,342.80 is: 198,571.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,583.69 : 366,980.97 = 132,342.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,583.69/366,980.97 = 132,342.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,583.69x = 366,980.97 × 132,342.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,583.69x = 48,567,289,116.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,567,289,116.52/244,583.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,571.25

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