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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,654.40, 366,981.60 and 104,427.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,654.40, 366,981.60 and 104,427.20 is: 156,640.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,654.40 : 366,981.60 = 104,427.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,654.40/366,981.60 = 104,427.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,654.40x = 366,981.60 × 104,427.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,654.40x = 38,322,860,939.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,322,860,939.52/244,654.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,640.80

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