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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,640.90, 366,961.35 and 177,940.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,640.90, 366,961.35 and 177,940.10 is: 266,910.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,640.90 : 366,961.35 = 177,940.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,640.90/366,961.35 = 177,940.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,640.90x = 366,961.35 × 177,940.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,640.90x = 65,297,139,315.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,297,139,315.14/244,640.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,910.15

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