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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,152.80, 366,229.20 and 155,579.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,152.80, 366,229.20 and 155,579.30 is: 233,368.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,152.80 : 366,229.20 = 155,579.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,152.80/366,229.20 = 155,579.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,152.80x = 366,229.20 × 155,579.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,152.80x = 56,977,682,575.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,977,682,575.56/244,152.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,368.95

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