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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,870.80, 366,917.40 and 181,885.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,870.80, 366,917.40 and 181,885.20 is: 272,539.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,870.80 : 366,917.40 = 181,885.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,870.80/366,917.40 = 181,885.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,870.80x = 366,917.40 × 181,885.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,870.80x = 66,736,844,682.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,736,844,682.48/244,870.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,539.01

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