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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,175.20, 366,262.80 and 155,492.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,175.20, 366,262.80 and 155,492.35 is: 233,238.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,175.20 : 366,262.80 = 155,492.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,175.20/366,262.80 = 155,492.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,175.20x = 366,262.80 × 155,492.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,175.20x = 56,951,063,489.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,951,063,489.58/244,175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,238.53

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