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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,984.20, 366,052.85 and 146,722.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,984.20, 366,052.85 and 146,722.74 is: 220,130.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,984.20 : 366,052.85 = 146,722.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,984.20/366,052.85 = 146,722.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,984.20x = 366,052.85 × 146,722.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,984.20x = 53,708,276,403.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,708,276,403.20/243,984.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,130.15

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