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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,648.40, 366,972.60 and 104,421.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,648.40, 366,972.60 and 104,421.20 is: 156,631.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,648.40 : 366,972.60 = 104,421.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,648.40/366,972.60 = 104,421.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,648.40x = 366,972.60 × 104,421.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,648.40x = 38,319,719,259.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,319,719,259.12/244,648.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,631.80

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