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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,874.80, 366,923.40 and 181,889.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,874.80, 366,923.40 and 181,889.20 is: 272,545.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,874.80 : 366,923.40 = 181,889.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,874.80/366,923.40 = 181,889.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,874.80x = 366,923.40 × 181,889.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,874.80x = 66,739,403,687.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,739,403,687.28/244,874.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,545.01

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