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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,174.95, 365,679.23 and 149,696.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,174.95, 365,679.23 and 149,696.55 is: 224,187.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,174.95 : 365,679.23 = 149,696.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,174.95/365,679.23 = 149,696.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,174.95x = 365,679.23 × 149,696.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,174.95x = 54,740,918,389.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,740,918,389.17/244,174.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,187.28

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