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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,175.70, 366,263.55 and 155,492.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,175.70, 366,263.55 and 155,492.85 is: 233,239.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,175.70 : 366,263.55 = 155,492.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,175.70/366,263.55 = 155,492.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,175.70x = 366,263.55 × 155,492.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,175.70x = 56,951,363,240.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,951,363,240.62/244,175.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,239.28

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