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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,601.65, 366,902.48 and 185,552.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,601.65, 366,902.48 and 185,552.65 is: 278,328.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,601.65 : 366,902.48 = 185,552.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,601.65/366,902.48 = 185,552.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,601.65x = 366,902.48 × 185,552.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,601.65x = 68,079,727,455.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,079,727,455.57/244,601.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,328.98

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