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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,939.80, 367,409.70 and 181,954.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,939.80, 367,409.70 and 181,954.20 is: 272,931.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,939.80 : 367,409.70 = 181,954.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,939.80/367,409.70 = 181,954.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,939.80x = 367,409.70 × 181,954.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,939.80x = 66,851,738,035.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,851,738,035.74/244,939.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,931.30

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