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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,778.52, 366,454.61 and 181,877.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,778.52, 366,454.61 and 181,877.43 is: 272,286.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,778.52 : 366,454.61 = 181,877.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,778.52/366,454.61 = 181,877.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,778.52x = 366,454.61 × 181,877.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,778.52x = 66,649,821,769.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,649,821,769.07/244,778.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,286.24

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