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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,159.20, 365,655.60 and 149,680.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,159.20, 365,655.60 and 149,680.80 is: 224,163.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,159.20 : 365,655.60 = 149,680.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,159.20/365,655.60 = 149,680.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,159.20x = 365,655.60 × 149,680.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,159.20x = 54,731,622,732.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,731,622,732.48/244,159.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,163.67

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