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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,067.40, 366,429.15 and 155,712.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,067.40, 366,429.15 and 155,712.60 is: 233,778.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,067.40 : 366,429.15 = 155,712.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,067.40/366,429.15 = 155,712.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,067.40x = 366,429.15 × 155,712.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,067.40x = 57,057,635,662.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,057,635,662.29/244,067.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,778.19

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