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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,940.80, 367,411.20 and 181,955.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,940.80, 367,411.20 and 181,955.20 is: 272,932.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,940.80 : 367,411.20 = 181,955.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,940.80/367,411.20 = 181,955.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,940.80x = 367,411.20 × 181,955.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,940.80x = 66,852,378,378.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,852,378,378.24/244,940.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,932.80

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