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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,652.90, 366,979.35 and 104,425.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,652.90, 366,979.35 and 104,425.70 is: 156,638.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,652.90 : 366,979.35 = 104,425.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,652.90/366,979.35 = 104,425.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,652.90x = 366,979.35 × 104,425.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,652.90x = 38,322,075,509.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,322,075,509.30/244,652.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,638.55

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