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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,660.90, 366,991.35 and 177,960.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,660.90, 366,991.35 and 177,960.10 is: 266,940.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,660.90 : 366,991.35 = 177,960.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,660.90/366,991.35 = 177,960.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,660.90x = 366,991.35 × 177,960.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,660.90x = 65,309,817,345.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,309,817,345.14/244,660.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,940.15

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