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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,609.20, 366,568.20 and 180,932.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,609.20, 366,568.20 and 180,932.40 is: 271,142.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,609.20 : 366,568.20 = 180,932.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,609.20/366,568.20 = 180,932.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,609.20x = 366,568.20 × 180,932.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,609.20x = 66,324,064,189.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,324,064,189.68/244,609.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,142.97

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