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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,614.40, 366,921.60 and 177,913.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,614.40, 366,921.60 and 177,913.60 is: 266,870.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,614.40 : 366,921.60 = 177,913.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,614.40/366,921.60 = 177,913.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,614.40x = 366,921.60 × 177,913.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,614.40x = 65,280,342,773.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,280,342,773.76/244,614.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,870.40

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