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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,966.44, 366,368.43 and 149,749.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,966.44, 366,368.43 and 149,749.88 is: 224,881.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,966.44 : 366,368.43 = 149,749.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,966.44/366,368.43 = 149,749.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,966.44x = 366,368.43 × 149,749.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,966.44x = 54,863,627,158.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,863,627,158.01/243,966.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,881.86

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