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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,057.40, 366,414.15 and 155,702.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,057.40, 366,414.15 and 155,702.60 is: 233,763.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,057.40 : 366,414.15 = 155,702.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,057.40/366,414.15 = 155,702.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,057.40x = 366,414.15 × 155,702.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,057.40x = 57,051,635,831.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,051,635,831.79/244,057.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,763.19

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